Letters to Benjamin Franklin 495 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas to The American Commissioners. 

 1778 September 13. The Hague. 



Account of affairs in Holland; strong feeling against England owing 

 to the seizure of certain Dutch vessels ; resolution passed in the Holland 

 Assembly to protest vigorously against the violation of their rights. 

 A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 51. 



From Baron de Seyffertit. 1778. September .13. Cologne. 



Is about to set sail for Virginia with all his family; begs Frank- 

 lin for letters to the Governor of that Province and to certain other 

 gentlemen; has sufficient fortune not to be a charge on anyone, and 

 also the ability and desire to serve America either in a military or 

 commercial line; offers to come to Paris and receive any orders Frank- 

 lin may have for America, his reward being the acquaintance of a 

 man, whom all Germany reveres as well as France; necessity of secrecy. 

 A. L. S. 6 p. (In French.) XI, 135. 



From Moucherel. 1778. September 13. Nancy. 



Since the letter he wrote announcing his work on the Civil and 

 Criminal Code, has received orders from the Keeper of the Seals, to 

 forv»^ard the work to him; presumes he owes this to Franklin having 

 spoken to the Minister, and that the work has been delivered over to the 

 Censors. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XI, 136 



From Francois Grasset et Cie. 1778. September 13. Lausanne. 



Sends catalogue of their library; solicits his orders. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XI, 137. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1778. September 14. Brest. 



Encloses two letters, one, written by him on the 9th to the Prince 

 of Nassau, the other to the Minister (M. de Sartine). Reasons why 

 he mentioned his rank. Has written the Marine Committee his 

 reasons for remaining in Europe. However great the mortification, 

 would prefer to return to America, though unemployed, before the 

 winter, than to remain in Frence amused by unmeaning promises until 

 the spring — and then be disappointed. Knows positively that the 

 Minister has ships to bestow, if he wishes; if he was worth his notice 

 at the beginning is not less so now. A. L. S. 3 p. XI, 138. 



