Letters to Benjamin Franklin 531 



From [Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel] de Sartine. 

 1778. November 11. Paris. 



Asking Franklin to listen to M. Domuer who wishes to speak on 

 an affair in which he (M. de Sartine) takes an interest. A. L. S. 



1 p. (In French.) XII, 122^. 



FroT7i W[illia]m Kentisbear. 

 1778. November 11. Marseilles Prison. 



As an American from Marblehead, Massachusetts, having been 

 captured by the " Ambuscade " frigate, he implores Dr. Franklin to 

 mediate for his release. A. L. S. 3 p. XLIV, 25. 



From Veuve Morel et fils. 1778. November 11. Dunkirk. 



Offering their services in a commercial way; the petition to Con- 

 gress of Morel Dufaux for the position of consul ; begs Franklin to take 

 it into favorable consideratoin. L. S. 2 p. XII, 123. 



Frorn Dantoine. 1778. November 11. Paris. 



His desire to serve on board an American privateer; his military 

 record and references. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XII, 124. 



Fro?n Peter Collas. 1778. November 11. Nantes. 



Has been given the command of a brig by Mr. John Johnson and 

 Mr. Ridley, with orders to proceed to Virginia; offers his services 

 to Franklin. Reminding Franklin of his promise to inquire about 

 certain articles of his, which were stopped at Calais. A. L. S. i p. 



XII, 125. 



From John Bondfield to The American Commissioners. 



1778. November 12. La Rochelle. 



Concerning two valuable vessels which will soon be ready to sail ; has 

 applied for a convoy; begs Franklin's influence to obtain it. A. L. S. 



2 p. XII, 126. 



From [Jean-Pierre] Berenger. 1778. November 12. Lausanne. 



Desire of five young Genoese to settle in America; requests Frank- 

 lin to aid them in this project, though they are provided for in a pe- 



