Letters to Benjamin Franklin 569 



From [J. D. R. de Raudiere] to The American Commissioners. 



[1778?] 



Addressing his poem " The Ameriquiade " to Franklin, Deane and 

 Lee. Hope they will do something to alleviate his distress. Verses. 

 I p. (In French.) LI, 60. 



From Recules de Basmarin et Raimbaux. 



\_Circa 1778.] Bordeaux. 



Reciting their services to the United States during the war, as 

 merchants and shippers. Wish to obtain from the King an armed 

 frigate to convoy their vessels to North America. Hope the Deputit^s 

 from Congress will help them in their purpose. L. 2 p. (In French.) 



LX, 120. 

 From [John Reinhold]. [Circa 1778.] 



Sends him Dr. Forster's observations made during a voyage around 

 the world. States two objections to Dr. Franklin's explanation of 

 the wood split in sundry pieces by lightning. L. 3 p. XLIV, 92. 



From Rioux. [1778.] 



Concerning the sale of the prize made by the " Hampden " ; action 

 taken by the Admiralty in the affair; need of Franklin's powerful 

 protection. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XL, 55. 



Frotn Comte de Sarsfield. [Circa 1778.] 



Making certain alterations in his plan for Spanish reading, proposed 

 to Franklin. A. L. 3 p. XLI, 180. 



From [Comte de] Sarsfield. [Circa 1778.] 



Impossible for him to break his engagement, as there is an im- 

 portant matter connected with the dinner. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XLIV, 213. 



From [Comte de] Sarsfield. [1778?] 



Returns copy of Resolution of Congress given him by Franklin, in 

 mistake. Asks for copy of Resolution with reference to reports of 

 a settlement with England. If Mr. Adams will send him his letter 

 for Marquis de Castries he will immediately hand it to the latter. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XLIV, 214. 



