Letters to William Temple Franklin 43 



From Jno. Ross. 1780. October 2. L'Orient. 



Owing to adverse winds they have not been able to sail. A brig 

 has just arrived from Philadelphia reporting the safe arrival of the 

 " Alliance." [Capt. Pierre] Landais was put under arrest and the 

 " Alliance " was to be offered to Captain [John] Barry. A. L. S. 



2 p. CII, 119. 



From Jos[epli] Mayo. 1780. October 3. 



Thanks him for his trouble in enquiring about the lodgings; also 

 for Mr. [George] Fox and Mr. [George] Braxton, [Jr.]'s letters. 

 Accepts his invitation to breakfast. A. L. S. i p. CII, 120. 



From Thorn [a] s Collins. 1780. October 11. 



Asking him not to bother about the passports. A. L. S. 2 p. 



CII, 121. 



From [Silas] Deane. Monday Evening. [1780. October 11.] 



Asks the address of Mr. [Joseph] Mayo and Dr. [John] Foulke 

 and for Montieu's papers. A. L. in 3d P. i p. CII, 122. 



From Geo[rge] Fox. 1780. October 12. St. Florentin. 



Promises to be more discreet since his letters are subject to examina- 

 tion ; acknowledges a letter from [Joseph] Mayo ; asks advice about dress ; 

 is desirous of hearing the news from America; encloses a letter for 

 [John] Foulke; wishes to know [William] Robeson's plans. A. L. S. 

 4 p. CII, 123. 



From [Jean Baptiste] Le Roy. 1780. October 21. 



Encloses the letters received about sauce pans ; recommends Vitel ; 

 hopes Dr. Franklin's gout is better. A. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



CII, 124a. 



From Chevalier de Keralio. 1780. October 24. Forbach par Sarlonis. 



Wishes the correct news about Gen. [Horatio] Gates's defeat at 

 Camden ; the German newspapers are most uncomplimentary ; if he 

 receives an answer promptly, he will circulate the correct report. A. 

 L. S. 3 p. (In French.) CII, 125. 



