Letters to William Temple Franklin 69 



From J[onathan] Williams, Jr. 1781. December 13. Nantes. 



Refers to Major [David Salisbury] Franks and to M. Montfort 

 whom Silas Deane has urged him to employ in his counting house. Asks 

 what are Thomas Barclay's intentions regarding Consuls in different 

 ports. Requests to be kept posted on the trend of events, as it is a 

 critical time for American trade. Encloses letters from M. [Andrew] 

 Limozin of Havre. A. L. S. 3 p. CIII, 151. 



From [Henry] Grand. 1781. December 15. Paris. 



Relating to payment of Loan Office certificates. A. L. i p. 



CIII, 152. 



From Babut & Labouchere. 1781. December 15. Nantes. 



Do not know anything about the 400 pounds of indigo referred to 

 by Mr. Cochran, as having passed through Col. [John] Laurens's hands. 

 The latter alone can clear up the matter. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



cm, 153. 



From J[ohn] Thaxter. 1781. December 19. Amsterdam. 



Introducing Dr. Dexter who is going to Paris with Thomas and 

 Joseph Winthrop and Dr. Parker. Has forwarded the Journal of 

 Congress for 1778 to Dr. Franklin. Refers to Mr. [George] Fox as a 

 very worthy character. A. L. S. 2 p. CIII, 154. 



From Angenend. 1781, December 21. [Paris.] 



Sends samples of velvet for Dr. Franklin's costume. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) CIII, 155. 



From Silas Deane. 1781. December 22. Ghent. 

 Refers to young Cochran's embarrassing situation. Is surprised 

 that Mr. [Thomas] Barclay has no orders from Congress for settling 

 its public accounts in Europe. A. L. S. 3 p. CIII, 156. 



Printed in Collections of New York Historical Society, 1889. Deane Papers, 

 IV, 554- 



From [Major] Dav[i]d S[alisbury] Franks. 

 1 78 1. December 23. Brest. 

 With great difficulty, got a pass for Capt. Smedley to go to I'Orient 

 to embark in the " St. James." Complains that the authorities at 

 Brest are not friendly towards Americans; has been treated with sus- 

 picion. Inquires about Count William de Deux-Ponts; mentions "the 

 lovely Countess and Lady Nicholson." A. L. S. 3 p. CIII, I57' 



