Letters to William Temple Franklin 153 



From "Blanchette" [Mme. Caillot]. 1786. May 5. St. Germain. 



Her young daughter is still seriously ill with fever. Asks for par- 

 ticulars about his country place. Tells of the death of Mme. Paris's 

 [nee Brillon] infant son. Wishes to hear about Dr. Franklin in every 

 letter. A. L. 3 p. (In French.) CVIII, 127. 



From W[illia]m Pyne. 1786. May 10. Franklin Park. 



Asks him to buy some wheat or rye for bread, also three bushels 

 of white potatoes, and to bring some money. A. L. S. i p. 



CVII, 65. 



From [Louis Guillaume] Le Veillard. 1786. May 15. Passy. 



The Cardinal [Rohan] 's suit is about being decided; it seems to 

 be turning in his favor; he will be declared an imbecile. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) CVII, 8. 



From [Louis Guillaume] Le Veillard. 1786. May 23. Passy. 



Acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Dr. Franklin ; has written 

 to him often; has accomplished all his commissions; tells where his 

 various friends are; will try to find a music and singing master willing 

 to go to America; he will also try to find a carpenter; thanks him for 

 the ham. A. L. S. 3 P- (In French.) CVII, 9. 



From Geo[rge] Morgan. 1786, May 23. 

 Gives the price of Lucerne [alfalfa]. A. L. S. i p. CVII, 10. 



Fro7n W[illia]m Pyne. [1786. Circa May. Franklin] Park. 



Asking him to buy gears for the wagon and a half sheep; only two 

 shad have been caught as yet. A. L. S. i p. CVII, 67. 



From J[ohn] Jeffries. 1786. June i. London. 



Presents a copy of his " Aerial Narrative " and a proof print of his 

 historical portrait. A. L. S. 4 p. CVII, 1 1. 



Frotn "Blanchette" [Mme. Caillotj. 1786. June 18. Be [Hoy]. 



Received a visit from Mme. Malachelle [nee Brillon]. Alludes to 

 [Louis Guillaume] Le Veillard's illness. Swears that William Temple 



