Letters to Benjamin Franklin 501 



From Rolandeau. 1778. September 21. Paris. 



Owing to illness, has been unable to wait on Franklin and deliver 

 two letters to him; begs for an early audience; his impatience to re- 

 join his regiment. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XI, 162. 



From [Jean Baptiste] Le Roy. 1778. September 21. Viry. 



In the midst of their affliction, they have not forgotten Franklin's 

 promise to visit them at Viry, one of the loveliest spots near Paris. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XI, 163. 



From George Anderson. 1778. September 22. Lisbon. 



Was to have been the bearer of the Ratification of the Treaty 

 between France and America, together with letters and papers from 

 Congress and from the Governor and Council of Virginia; was taken 

 prisoner near the Bay of Biscay, when he destroyed all his papers; 

 is now at liberty, and owing to the kindness of Mr. Dohrman, is 

 promised a passage to France or America. A. L. S. 2 p. XI, 164. 



From Madame Bonte de Kerguelen. 1778. September 22. Paris. 



Owing to her poor health she cannot present her husband's letter, 

 so sends it by one of M. de Kerguelin's relatives. A. L S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) LXII, 61. 



From [Capt. Jacques] Le Maire. 1778. September 22. Nantes. 



Sorry to annoy Franklin again, but he must have 6oo livres to 

 meet his expenses; encloses a copy of [Arthur] Lee's letter, refusing to 

 furnish him with certain sums, as well as his answer and the pros- 

 pectus (c and d. 2 p. In French) of the equipment of the ship which 

 is to carry the articles to Virginia; begs Franklin's aid in the fulfillment 

 of his mission. A. L S. 2 p. (In French.) XI, 165. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr., to The American Commissioners. 



1778. September 22. Nantes. 



Concerning certain of his accounts which he encloses. The Despatch, 

 Captain Barnes, taken and carried into Germany. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXXVII, 162. 



