78 Letters to William Temple Franklin 



given bj^ Congress in honor of the Dauphin ; surprised and alarmed at 

 the prevalence of French fashions and luxury instead of the republican 

 simplicity he had expected to find. A. L. S. 3 p. CIV, 41. 



From G[urdon] S. Mumford. 1782. May 18. Nantes. 



[Capt. William] Robeson's indebtedness. The latter's negro boy, 

 Montagu [e], ran away last night; should he hear of him requests that 

 he secure him until he hears from Mr. [Jonathan] Williams, [Jr.] 

 or himself. A. L. S. i p. CIV, 42. 



From Joiia[than] Williams, Jr. 1782. May 18. Nantes. 



Source of rumors regarding Mr. [Ferdinand] G[rand], but does 

 not credit them. Repeats request for a reply to his letter regarding 

 the prisoners, who are being boarded at his expense. A. L. S. 2 p. 



CIV, 43. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1782. May 20. Nantes. 



Encloses sixty-two bills of exchange on the Commissioners, for ac- 

 ceptance. A. L. S. I p. CIV, 44. 



i^roOT D [avid] S[alisbury] Franks. 1782. May 22. Nantes. 

 A letter of thanks and appreciation for courtesies. A. L. S. 2 p. 



CIV, 45. 



From J[onatlian] Williams [Jr.]. 1782. May 24. Nantes. 

 Introducing M. E. Thompson. A. L. S. i p. CIV, 46. 



From G[urdoii] S. Mumford. 1782. May 24. Nantes. 

 Acknowledges the receipt of books sent from London. A. L. S. i p. 



CIV, 47. 



From Dav[i]d S[alisbury] Franks. 1782. May 26. Nantes. 



Expressing anxiety about his despatches for America. A. L, S. 

 I p. CIV, 48. 



Fro77i Jona[tlian] Williams, Jr. 1782. May 27. Nantes. 

 Expressing thanks for political hints. A. L. S. 2 p. CIV, 49a. 



