5S8 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



(beau sexe). Exculpates herself from the accusation of showing or 

 giving copies to others of the gentleman's letters to her without his 

 consent. Attributes his displeasure and bad humor to her refusal to 

 accept his proposals of love. A. L. 2 p. (In French.) In duplicate. 



XLIII, 94 and 95. 



From Mme. Brillon. [Circa 1778.] Thursday morning. 



Reproaches Franklin for having forsaken her the day before. She 

 was searching for the books he wanted and now sends them to him. 

 M. du Bospin's library is at his disposal. Loves Franklin tenderly but 

 not furiously or too much, as Franklin says he loves her. A. L. i p. 

 (In French.) XLIII, 86. 



From Mme. Brillon. [Circa 1778.] Tuesday evening. Passy. 



Protests against Franklin's reason for not coming to her house 

 oftener that he feared to be importunate or become a burden. Always 

 welcomed him and received him cordially. A. L. i p. (In French.) 



XLIII, 70. 



From Mme. Brillon. Tuesday. 



Returns a copy by Franklin of a fable in verse written by her. Asks 

 for the original. Reproaches Franklin for not having kept his word and 

 returned the original without showing it to anyone. A. L. I p. (In 

 French.) XLIII, 58. 



Fro?n Guirquette [Anguetil] Brutiere. [Circa 1778.] 



Seven English prisoners forcibly put on board his ship in September, 

 1777) by Captain Etienne of the corsair "La Bellone " ; applies for the 

 promised indemnity. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XLI, 99. 



From Buquet. [Circa 1778?] 



His book on the grinding of corn presented to Franklin by the Prior 

 of Cardone ; Franklin's promise to come and see his mill ; begs him 

 to bring a friend and dine with them the following day. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XLI, 132. 



From Cavelier fils. [1778?] 



Applies for the appointment of United States Consul at Dieppe. 

 Mem. 3 p. (In French.) LVI, 58. 



