486 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From J [am] es Leveux. 1778. August 26. Calais. 



Concerning the arrival, at Calais, of two Americans escaped from 

 prison in England; furnished them with eight Louis d'or to pay their 

 expenses to Paris; since then has assisted John Marsey, late Captain 

 of the Swallow, and also M. Rolandeau, officer in the fifth regiment 

 from Charleston, who was captured on his way back to America; de- 

 sires to know if he is to continue to furnish assistance on the same 

 footing. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XI, 93. 



From [Sir George] Grand. 1778. August 27. Amsterdam. 



Mr. Hancock, having waited in vain for the three trunks arrived 

 from England, has decided to go to Paris; money he has advanced 

 him for the journey. Sends a letter from the good Mr. Hutton. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XI, 94. 



From D. E. Reine. 1778. August 27. Versailles. 



Concerning a new invention which reunites bones in all cases of 

 fractures. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XI, 95. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. August 28. Brest. 



Has just heard from M. de la Privalaye that he can no longer 

 furnish a guard for the prisoners taken by the Ranger and now on 

 board the prize-brigantine. Patience; will do all in his power to have 

 the guard prolonged until this reaches Franklin's hand. Begs him to 

 apply at once to the French Minister that his favorite object, a cartel, 

 may not be lost. A. L. S. 2 p. XI, 96. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1778. August 28. The Hague. 



Presence at The Hague of Mr. Hutton; his avowed purpose is to 

 attend the wedding of his friend, M. de Saigas; possibility of some 

 secret negotiation being at the bottom of his trip. A. L, S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XXXIX, 44. 



From [Mme.] de Chaisinet. 1778. August 28. Paris. 



Emboldened to confide her misfortunes to him and implore his 

 assistance. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XI, 97. 



