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From John Julius Pringle to Ralph Izard, 



1778. April 26. Paris. 



The substance of a conversation between himself and Dr. Franklin 

 on the subject of a letter he delivered to him from Mr. Izard [IX, 78, 

 see Vol. I, p. 403] in which his grievances were set forth and an 

 explanation demanded. A. L. S. 2 p. (Copy.) IX, 82. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 250, Note). 



Fro77i [Capt.] John Paul Jones to Thomas Simpson. 



1778. April 26. "Ranger." 



Appoints him commander of their prize, the English ship of war 

 " Drake." Instructions which he is to observe. A. L. S. 2 p. (Copy. 

 In duplicate.) XL VII, 106. 



From A. Theodore Canon to . 



1778. April 29. Granville. 



V/ishes to settle in the United States, near New York. Requests a 

 free passage for himself and family. L. S. 2 p. LX, 78. 



From [Mme.] Monfort de Lusignan to Mme. de Beaumont, Paris. 



1778. April 29. Paris. 



Recommending two young people, brother and sister, who are seek- 

 ing employment. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) LXXI, 120. 



By Tarteron. [1778. April.] 



Ode to the Insurgents. — " Injustice in the end produces independ- 

 ence " (Voltaire). A. Poem. 6 p. (In French.) LI, 29. 



From [Sir] R[obert] Finlay to Arthur Lee, Paris. 

 1778. May 2. Bordeaux. 



Major Fraser thinks a large quantity of copper would be useful and 

 necessary to the United Colonies. Could contract for the delivery of 

 any quantity, with such stamp as should be thought proper. A. L. S. 

 I p. XLVII, 107. 



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