Letters to William Temple Franklin 147 



From "Blanchette" [Mme.Caillot]. 1785. October 21. Be[lloy]. 



Has just learned, from Le Veillard, of his safe arrival in America 

 and the ovation given to Dr. Franklin. Is displeased at his not 

 vv^riting to her at once. A. L. 2 p. (In French.) CVIII, 119. 



From [Louis Guillaume] Le Veillard. 1785. October 30. Passy. 



Comments on the reception given Dr. Franklin on his arrival. Is 

 disappointed that William Temple Franklin's letter to him did not 

 contain one for [Mme. Caillot]. Refers to the wooden shoes he is 

 sending and to shipping the roebucks. Tells of M. Le Franc's desertion 

 of his wife and children. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) CVI, 208. 



From " Blanchette " [Mme. Caillot]. 1785. November 3. Be[lloy]. 



Fears that the stamp of " St. Germain " on her letters may reveal 

 her identity to the inquisitive. Complains that she has not received a 

 single letter yet from him since his arrival. Tells of her quiet life 

 and her two children. A. L. 2 p. (In French.) CVIII, 121. 



FroTu J[onatlian] Williams, Jr. 1785. November 4. New York. 



Has executed his commissions. The Jersey deed remains in the hands 

 of Judge [Isaac] Smith, at Trenton, and the New York deed is left 

 with Mr. [John] Jay. A. L. S. i p. CVI, 209. 



From "Blanchette" [Mme. Caillot]. 1785. November 7. Be[lloy]. 



Refers to a note from Le Veillard telling her of a sailing for America. 

 Has read accounts in the newspapers of Dr. Franklin's and his grand- 

 son's voyage. Asks for particulars about life and society in Philadel- 

 phia; refers to Mme. le B whom she hates, and hopes he does 



not write to her. Expresses her sentiments towards him in a verse 

 of poetry; considers Ovid superior to Seneca. Tells of the books she 

 reads and her delight in translations of Shakespeare. A. L. 4 p. 

 (In French.) CVIII, 122. 



Fro?n [Louis Guillaume] Le Veillard. 1785. December 19. Passy. 



Reproaches him for not having written to [Mme. Caillot] since 

 his arrival. Reminds him of his duty towards her and the sacri- 

 fices she made for him. The roebucks are in the Royal Menagerie; 



