490 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From M[ary] Cavendish {alias Stewart). 

 1778 September 2. Calais. 



Surprised at receiving no answers to her letters, especially as Frank- 

 lin promised his protection for a work which cannot be brought over 

 until the Court grants her permission; has been detained in Calais 

 with regard to some business of the Duchess of Kingston, which is 

 now finished. A. L. S. i p. XI, 109. 



From [Pahin de Champlain de] la Blancherie. 

 1778. September 2. Paris. 



Requesting Franklin's presence at his house for a meeting of scholars; 

 promises him a view of some interesting objects. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XI, no. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1778. September 3. The Hague. 



Account of the meeting, at Frankfort, between an Amsterdam mer- 

 chant and Mr. [Wm.] Lee, who said he was empowered to negotiate 

 a loan at Amsterdam of 700,000 Florins on behalf of the United States ; 

 willingness of the town council to authorize this loan ; question of 

 Mr. Lee's being the proper channel for such a negotiation. A. L. S. 

 3 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 47. 



From Sir George Grand. 1778. September 3. Amsterdam. 



Concerning certain negotiations of Mr. W[illiam] L[ee] which 

 would be contrary to the interests of the United States and preju- 

 dicial to their credit. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XI, 112. 



From Penet, D'Acosta & Co., to The American Commissioners. 



1778. September 3. Nantes. 



Enclosing a letter arrived from Boston, and offering their services 

 in any capacity. L. S. i p. (In French.) XI, 113. 



From de Perygnon. 1778. September 3. Paris. 



Asking for Information about the legality of a marriage celebrated 

 in the Catholic church at Philadelphia. A. L. S. 5 p. (In French.) 



XI, 114. 



