Letters to Benjamin Franklin 541 



From Thomas Turner. 1778. December 2. Croisic. 

 Wishes to know if his father, Captain Thomas Turner, is in the 

 American service. A. L. S. i p. XII, 171. 



From [Capt. Jacques] Le Maire. 1778. December 3. Nantes. 



Reiterates his request for an answer to the Governor of Virginia's 

 letter, also for a recommendation in favor of M. Doumolon; offers to 

 carry any despatches Franklin cares to intrust to him, A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XII, 172. 



From Thiery. 1778. December 3. Paris. 



Concerning two bills of exchange. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XII, 173. 



From Horatio Gates. 1778. December 4. Boston. 



Chevalier de Raimondis, late Captain of the " Caesar," one of Comte 

 d'Estaing's squadron, had the misfortune to lose his arm in an en- 

 gagement off the coast; his subsequent stay in Boston, and the presen- 

 tation to him by the Council of Massachusetts of a fine sword; hopes 

 he will be generously rewarded for his sufferings and heroic behavior. 

 The enemy likely to evacuate New York and Rhode Island. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XII, 174. 



From Henry Farley io The American Commissioners. 



1778. December 5. Paris. 



Concerning a general order, forbidding British subjects to settle in 

 French sea-ports; begs that he and Mr. Thompson's two sons may be 

 permitted to reside unmolested at Nantes, being convinced that his com- 

 mercial interests will be of general advantage to France and America; 

 his and Mr. Thompson's strong sentiments in favor of the country. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XII, 175. 



From Elisha Clark. 1778. December 5. Bolbec. 



Enclosing a letter from Dr. Williams, of London, and begging Frank- 

 lin's compliance with his request. A. L. S. i p. XII, 176. 



