502 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Arii[ol](i Henry Dohrman. 1778. September 22. Lisbon. 



Capture of an American schooner, " Sally," by the British packet boat, 

 " King George." Captain, crew and passengers of the " Sally " were 

 landed at Lisbon. He received them in his house, provided for their 

 wants and will send them home at the first opportunity. Encloses letter 

 from Mr. Anderson, owner of the schooner. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XLIV, 23. 



From de Ville. 1778. September 22. Nantes. 



Was formerly Commissary to the Baron de Benowsky, General of 

 Madagascar; at present is without employ; begs Franklin to inter- 

 cede with M. Lemaire on his behalf, who otherwise can do nothing 

 for him. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XI, 166. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1778. September 24. Brest. 



His desire to obtain the " Fox " and the " Alert " which are both well- 

 calculated for an object he has in view; the Minister has here an oppor- 

 tunity to give him a small command ; trusts the ship and tender may 

 be reserved for him. The Prince of Nassau has not answered his 

 letter; considers it unkind to leave him in the torment of indolence 

 and suspense. A. L. S. 3 p. XI, 167. 



From Davies Inglesina. 1778. September 24. Paris 



Expressing the keenest appreciation of Franklin's friendship on be- 

 half of his mother, sister and himself. A. L S. i p. XI, 168. 



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



1778. September 24. Nantes. 



Concerning the inventory of the Magazines of Arms. A. L. S. 

 I p. XXXVII, 163. 



From Deuersine, f/ rt/. 1778. September 24. Paris. 



A confectioner, a distiller and a restaurant keeper beg Franklin 

 to procure them a free passage to the United States where they wish 

 to engage in their respective occupations. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



LX, loi. 



