Letters to William Temple Franklin ii 



mand of the " Indian " and that M. de Sartine will give him credentials 

 and testimonials to justify him before Congress and his friends. Has 

 many enemies, as no man in the Navy has pursued the same line of 

 service as himself. A. L. S. 3 p. CI, 71. 



From [Capt. Jacques] Le Maire. 1778. October 29. Nantes. 



Is in great difficulties for lack of funds. Hopes Dr. Franklin will 

 help him if Mr. [Arthur] Lee will pay him nothing. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) CI, 72. 



From De Court de Sorlut. 1778. November i. Paris. 



Was told Mr. [John] Williams, of London, was now in Paris. 

 Asks for his address. A, L. S. i p. CI, 74. 



From Negroni. 1778. November 2. Paris. 



Was ill and could not give his lessons. Hopes to see him on Thurs- 

 day. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) CI, 73- 



From John Vaughan. 1778. November 11. Bordeaux. 



Distress of the wine merchants of Bordeaux caused by interruption 

 of trade between that port and Great Britain and Ireland. Trade now 

 partly carried on in Dutch vessels. Is a protection for French property. 

 Requests him to obtain passes from Dr. Franklin for two such vessels 

 bound for England or Ireland. A. L. S. 3 p. CI, 75. 



From J[onathan] Williams [Jr.]. 1778. November 14. Nantes. 



Requests him to search for a package of invoices which he thinks 

 he left at Passy. A. L. S. i p. CI, 76. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1778. November 16. Brest. 



Requests him to explain a letter which he encloses. Has received 

 another very kind letter from the Duke de la R[ochefoucauld]. In- 

 tends to leave for I'Orient shortly; thinks he is an eye-sore to the 

 Marine at Brest. A. L. S. i p. CI, 77- 



From Mile. Le Veillard. 1778. November 23. Dreux. 



Alludes to a purse which she made and gave to him. Does not be- 

 lieve he lacks material for writing; though he may sometimes not find 

 time to do so. A. L. 2 p. (In French.) CI, 78. 



