Letters to William Temple Franklin 109 



From G[urdon] S. Mumford. 1783. October 18. Nantes. 



Has accepted a proposition made by Jonathan Williams, [Jr.] to 

 accompany Mr. [William] Alexander to America. Requests a few- 

 letters of introduction to his friends. A. L. S. i p. CV, 132. 



From Marquis de la Fayette. 1783. October 22. Paris. 



Thinks the United States should not wait long before treating with 

 France about her commercial interests. Wishes to pave the way to hav- 

 ing good measures adopted by the Government; would like to have the 

 opinions of his American friends on the subject. A. L. S. i p. 



CV, 133. 

 From Geo[rge] Hammond. 1783. October 23. Paris. 



Intends to leave for England soon ; will dine at Passy before leaving. 

 A. L. S. I p. CV, 134. 



From Chevalier de Keralio. 1783. October 27. Forbach. 



Sends Count Guillaume [de Deux-Ponts]'s thanks for copy of the 

 Definitive Treaty of Peace. Comments on the outbreaks at Phila- 

 delphia and the rather hasty departure of Congress. Remarks on the 

 situation in Poland and on the Danube and Russia's seizure of the 

 Crimea, etc. Refers to the illness of Countess Elizabeth, daughter of 

 the Dowager Duchess. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) CV, 135. 



From [P. B.] Graff. 1783. October 27, Paris. 



Announcement about his stock of new articles of dress for men. 

 N. in 3d P. I p. CVIII, 29. 



From J[oseph] Galloway. 1783. October 28. London. 



Relating to Dr. Franklin's will, entrusted to his care when in Penn- 

 sylvania. Had thought it was destroyed when his country house and 

 property were burned by a mob. Received it lately from New York 

 with some valuable papers saved at the time. Encloses it sealed as 

 when he received it. A. L. S. i p. CV, 136. 



Fro w H[enr]y Grand. 1783. October 29. London. 



Sending buttons, a string for the hat, patterns for waistcoats. Can 

 also give satisfaction for boots, leather breeches, etc., as he has most 

 of the Prince of Wales' workmen. A. L. S. i p. CV, 137. 



