Letters to William Temple Franklin 143 



From J[ohn] Jeffries. 1785. June 30. London. 



Has been employed, professionally, by Mr. [John] Adams's family. 

 Sends an account of his aerial experiments. Asks for suggestions and 

 corrections. A. L. S. 4 p. CVI, 185. 



From James Elphinston. 1785. July 2. London. 



Sends good wishes for his voyage to America. A. L. S. 2 p. 



CVI, 1 86. 



From Plowden Garvey. 1785. July 2. Rouen. 



Arrangements for transferring the 129 pieces of baggage from the 

 boat to the sailing vessel. L. S. 2 p. CVI, 187. 



From Royer. 1785. July 6. Paris. 



With reference to a proposal to exchange some books with William 

 Temple Franklin or Dr. Franklin. Asks if there is no key for the 

 printing press he bought from the latter. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



CVI, 188. 



Fro 7H Marquis [de Chartier] de Lotbiniere. 1785. July 11. Paris. 



Apologizes for interrupting his preparations for the voyage; begs 

 him not to forget the printing and prompt distribution in Canada, of 

 the manuscript which he gave him; desires his and his grandfather's in- 

 fluence with Parliament on the subject of his seigniories on Lake 

 Champlain. Encloses his manuscript concerning the formation of the 

 Assembly in the Province of Quebec. [17 p.] A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXXIII, 160. 



From Le Ray de Chaumont. 1785. July 12. Passy. 



Letter from his son in America. Advice and good wishes for their 

 voyage. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) CVI, 190. 



From Lair De Lamotte. 1785. July 16. Passy. 

 The disposition of the furniture left in Dr. Franklin's house. En- 

 closes several accounts. Will always remember, with gratitude, the 

 time spent with Dr. Franklin — his benefactor; always admired William 

 Temple Franklin's attachment for his grandfather. Hopes to obtain, 

 later, employment in America. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



CVI, 191. 



