Letters to William Temple Franklin 53 



From F[rancis] M. Dana. 1781. March 28. Paris. 



On his return finds $400 missing. Hopes prudent measures will 

 be taken to discover the culprit. A. L. S. i p. CIII, 37. 



From J [no.] Ross. 1781. March 30. Philadelphia. 



State of public affairs in America. Party spirit and jealousy still pre- 

 vail. The Southern army under [Gen. Nathanael] Greene in a much 

 better situation since the action with [Gen. Lord] Cornvi^allis. Re- 

 quests for sets of crayons to be sent him by Capt. Darby of the ship 

 " Hope." A. L. S. 3 p. CIII, 38. 



From John Jay. 1781. April i. Madrid. 



Requests him to purchase for Mrs. Jay several articles of dress, etc., 

 and send them by his courier to Madrid. Remarks on the subject 

 of dress and equipage. A. L. S. 2 p. CIII, 39. 



From W[illia]m Carmichael. 1781. April i. Madrid. 



Requesting him to purchase several articles for Mrs. [John] Jay and 

 himself. A. L. S. i p. CIII, 40. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1781. April 2. L'Orient. 



Sending drafts for acceptance. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



CIII, 41. 

 From Geo[rge] Fox. 1781. April 3. St. Florentin. 



Inquires about the departure of a vessel for Philadelphia; vv^ishes to 

 write to his friends. A. L. S. 2 p. CIII, 42. 



From Jno. Vaughan. 1781. April 7. Bordeaux. 



Is preparing to leave Bordeaux; expects to travel with Col. [Henry 

 Brockholst] Livingston from Bayonne to Madrid. A. L. S. 2 p. 



CIII, 43. 

 From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1781. April 10. Nantes. 



Inquires about articles which Dr. Franklin wishes to ship to Mrs. 

 [Jane] Mecom. A. L. S. 2 p. CIII, 44. 



From W[illia]m Carmichael. 1781. April 20. Madrid. 



Mr. [John] Jay's courier returned from Paris with letters and articles 

 purchased for them. Thanks him for his trouble. Expresses his 

 gratitude for Dr. Franklin's friendship. A. L. S. i p. CIII, 45. 



