56 Letters to William Temple Franklin 



comes due. Mentions reports of the movements of the belligerent 

 fleets. Abbe Alvarez and Mr. Faber appear warm friends of Dr. 

 Franklin and his grandson. Requests the latter to present his compli- 

 ments to Princess Masseran and the Marquise de la Fayette. Hears Dr. 

 Franklin has written some little pieces lately; is very desirous to get 

 them. A. L. S, 2 p. CIII, 60. 



From J[onatlian] Williams, Jr. 1781. June 10. Rouen. 



The letter to Mme. [Jean] Holker was delivered to her personally. 

 Thinks the Williams who claims to be a nephew of Dr. Franklin is an 

 impostor; heard of him being in a hotel at Havre; will endeavor to 

 stop the imposition. A. L. S. 3 p. CIII, 61. 



From Henry Grand. 1781. June 11. Paris. 



Inquiring about the business reputation of Mr. [James] Moylan, of 

 rOrient. N. i p. (In French.) 



A. E. Mr. [James] Moylan no longer associated with 



Gourlade, refers Henry Grand to Pothonnier, banker. N. i p. 



(In French. Copy.) CIII, 62. 



From "Freedom." 1781. June 17. Dublin. 



Informs him that the brig " Lord Charlemont " sailed for America 

 with his property on the 13th. Hopes to be able to follow with his 

 family in a few months. People of Ireland now convinced of the 

 treachery and deceit of England; their trade and commerce get no 

 protection from the British Government. Thinks now is the time for 

 France and the United States to strike a crushing blow at England 

 by helping Ireland to secure her independence. A, L. S. 3 p. 



CIII, 63. 



From Richard Bache. 1781. June 18. Philadelphia. 



Cannot procure the seeds from [William] Bartram until Autumn. 

 The "Alliance" and her convoy have not appeared yet. Fears that the 

 " Shellala," Capt. Holmes, has foundered at sea. Knew several pas- 

 sengers on board ; John Benezet being amongst the number. A. L. S. 



3 p. cm, 64. 



From Geo[rge] Fox. 1781. June 19. St. Florentin. 



Is alarmed at [Joseph] Mayo's condition of health. Thinks he should 

 leave Paris. Refers to Dr. Franklin and his grandson's escape from the 

 opera house. A. L. S. 2 p. CIII, 65. 



