Letters to William Temple Franklin 155 



Frot7i [Pierre Samuel] Dupont [de Nemours]. 

 1786. August 14. Paris. 



Particularly recommending M. [John] Bourne to his kind attentions. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXIV, 121. 



From [Louis Guillaume] Le Veillard. 1786. August 21. Passy. 



Thanks him for the political news; gives news of various friends; 

 sorry to hear about the affair of the paper money. A. L. 3 p. (In 

 French.) CVII, 13. 



From Le Ray de Chaumont fils. 1786. August 28. Philadelphia. 



Explains his position in regard to the memorial of the French claims 

 presented to Congress. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) CVII, 14. 



From "Blanchette" [Mme. Caillot]. 1786. September 6. Belloy. 



Reflections on the charms of liberty. Thinks she could never ac- 

 custom herself to the manner of living in America; her idea of the 

 women in America. Prefers to live where she is than anywhere 

 else in the world. Tells how she intends to spend the winter at Paris, 

 Versailles and Croissy. Has declined a part in a play to be acted at 



Mme. le B 's, at Versailles ; the Comte d'Artois to be present. 



G[aillot] to act in two roles; many will go to see him. A. L. 4 p. 

 (In French.) CVIII, 131. 



From [Louis Guillaume] Le Veillard. 1786. September 8. Passy. 



Mr. [Jean Baptiste] Le Roy says that four of the roebucks are dead 

 and the other three sick. September 20. Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson 

 hurt his wrist. Mr. Le Coutteux has married a young wife and is 

 going to Pennsylvania. Effect of the King of Prussia [Frederick the 

 Great] 's death. September 23. Thanks him for his kindness about 

 the American Philosophical Society, of Philadelphia; feels that this 

 honor is only shown because of William Temple Franklin's and Dr. 

 Franklin's interest; offers to do what he can for it. October 15. Mr. 

 [Thomas] Jefferson sends books, the new volumes of the New Encyclo- 

 pedia, etc. A. L. S, 6 p. (In French.) CVII, 15. 



From Geo[rge] Morgan. 1786. September 19, Prospect. 



Would invite him to stay with him except for the serious illness of 

 his child. A. L. S. 4 p. CVII, 15H' 



