Letters to William Temple Franklin 77 



i^rom ■W[illiam] Knox. 1782. Maya. Nantes. 

 Asks that his letters be forwarded. A. L. S. i p. CIV, 33. 



From [Louis] Le Veillard fils. 1782. May 4. Bordeaux. 



Gives an amusing account of his own love affairs. Inquires about the 

 safety of William Temple Franklin's cousin [Benjamin Franklin Bache] 

 in Geneva. Card-playing the most popular and only amusement in 

 Bordeaux. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) CIV, 34. 



Frojii Jona[thaii] Williams, Jr. 1782. May 11. Nantes. 



Asks for paper and ink for his press. Was told that Dr. Franklin 

 had given Letters of Marque against the Portuguese, thinks it false, but 

 if it is so requests Letters of Marque for his vessel, the " Spry." A. 

 L. S. 2 p. CIV, 36. 



From Jonathan Williams, Jr. 1782. May 16. Nantes. 



Has heard doubt of the solidity of Mr. [Ferdinand] G[ran]d. 

 Does not believe it, but cannot conceal this from him. Begs him to 

 look after Dr. Franklin's interests. Hears rumors of an American war 

 with Portugal. If there is anything in them, do not forget his Letter 

 of Marque for the " Spry." A. L. i p. CIV, 37. 



From Jon[athan] Williams, [Jr.]. 1782. May 16. Nantes. 



Sends twenty-four setts of exchanges for acceptance. Repeats rumor 

 of war with Portugal and his desire that the " Spry " should be 

 commissioned to take Portuguese ships. A. L. S. 2 p. CIV, 39. 



From Jona[tlian] Williams, Jr. 1782. May 16. Nantes. 



Encloses a bill neglected to be included in a packet sent the same day. 

 A. L. S. I p. CIV, 38. 



From G[urdon] S. Mumford. 1782. May 16. Nantes. 



Concerning money due from [Capt. William] Robeson. A. L. S. 

 I p. CIV, 40. 



From J[ohn] V[auglian]. 1782. May 18. Philadelphia. 



His arrival in Philadelphia after having been detained as a prisoner 

 on the Quebec frigate, and then paroled; a splendid entertainment 



