536 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Bottin. 1778. November 21. St. Quentin. 



Is a surgeon and has discovered a specific remedy for all kinds of 

 fevers. Has heard that the King has offered rewards to those who 

 can prove that they have discovered useful and efficacious remedies. 

 Wishes to go to Paris to demonstrate the efficacy of his remedy and asks 

 to be assisted in accomplishing his purpose. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) XI, 160. 



From . 1778. November 21. Belfast. 



Memorial from several residents of Belfast, Ireland, who wish to 

 settle in the United States. Mem. 3 p. LX, 96. 



From [Edme Jacques] Genet. 1778. November 21. 



Desires Franklin to authorize his denial of the statement that after 

 the capture of Burgoyne's army, Washington told the Congress it was 

 the happy time to treat. A. L. S. i p. XII, 148. 



From Bottin. 1778. November 21. St. Quentin. 



Has invented a certain specific which he has found efficacious in 

 fevers and epidemics; has heard that the King of France promises a 

 reward for such discoveries in proportion to their effectiveness; de- 

 sires to know when he shall come to Paris to furnish proof of this 

 remedy, A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XII, 148^. 



From Abbe Dubois. 1778. November 21. Nancy. 



Interest in America all over France; universal admiration of her 

 conduct; no republic ever had a more auspicious birth; the immortal 

 name of Franklin and the honor which will be paid to it by future 

 generations. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XII, 149. 



From Guichard aine. 1778. November 21. Marennes. 



Writes again to demand a sum due his brother for his services on 

 board the " Lexington " ; indignantly protests against the silence with 

 which his former letters have been received. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XII, 150. 



