70 Letters to William Temple Franklin 



From [Gen. Chevalier de] Laneuville. 1781. December 23. Paris. 



Gives the address of Bertrand from whom he bought his sword 

 and recommends him as an honest man. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



cm, 158. 



From J[onathan] Williams, Jr. 1781. December 26. Nantes. 



Refers to reply to M. [Andrew] Limozin's application for Consulate 

 at Havre. Speaks of the Captain's [William Robeson] indebtedness to 

 them both. Is about to send two fine Cheshire cheeses and a few boxes of 

 tea for Dr. Franklin and Abbe Morellet. Has bought some fine old 

 Madeira wine recently and will send half a pipe to the Doctor. A. 



L. s. 4 p. cm, 159. 



From Mademoiselle Labhard. [Circa 1781.] 



Wishes to know where she can get the benches like those used for 

 his fete. A. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) CVII, 161. 



From Souer de Bonne. [Circa 1781.] April i. 



Will lend him his riding horse. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) 



CVII, 165. 



From Le Ray de Chaumont fils. [Circa 1781.] 



The vessel is ready to start; the medallion of Dr. Franklin is on 

 board, he hopes the English will not capture it; since he last wrote 

 he made a little trip to Dinan, St. Malo, etc. ; at Cancale he saw the 

 two frigates burnt. The country is in a sad state, with its commerce 

 ruined. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) CVII, 166. 



From [Francis M.] Dana. [Circa 1781.] 

 Invitation to dinner. N. in 3d P. i p. CVIII, 93. 



From The Dowager Duchess de Deux-Ponts. [Circa 1781.] 



Is alarmed at reports about Dr. Franklin's health. Sends a package 

 to be forwarded to her son [Guillaume Comte de Deux-Ponts] in 

 America. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) CVIII, 9. 



Fro?7i [Dr.] J[ohn] F[oulke. 1781.] 



Thanks him for his inquiries about his health; will call on him 

 soon. L. I p. CVII, 76. 



