Miscellaneous Papers 263 



From Jonathan Williams, Jr., to Arthur Lee. 



1778, May 26. Nantes. 



Considers [John D.] Schweighauser's complaint as having no relation 

 to him. Hopes he will not find that he has made a charge of actual 

 molestation against any person, but as common report represented Mr. 

 Schweighauser's power as superior to all others, he chose rather a pre- 

 vious explanation of their nature and extent than wait any event which 

 might occasion a dispute. A line from the Commissioners, either con- 

 firming or recalling their orders, would have been the shortest settle- 

 ment of the matter, A. L. S. 2 p. (Copy.) XL VII, iiib. 



From [John] Williams to [Samuel] Wharton. 

 1778. May 27. No. 4, Downing St, [London]. 



Making an appointment to see him alone. A, L, in 3d P, i p. 



XXXVII, 156. 



From Aug[ustus] Ch[arle]s Fallon to Comte [Sutton] de Clonard, 

 Paris, 1778. May 28. Nantes. 



His brother Andrew, while on board the " Dolphin," on her way 

 from Douay to Esher, Holland, where he was to embrace a religious 

 life, was captured by the " Ranger " and brought into Brest. Will 

 esteem it a favor if he will use his credit with the Minister to procure 

 his enlargement. A. L. S. 2 p. XLVII, 1 18. 



From [Michel] Comyn to [Ferdinand] Grand. 

 1778, June 3. Vienna. 



Is a relative of Mr, Michel Comyn, of Marseilles, who solicits the 

 appointment of Consul for the United States, The Ambassador of 

 France, at Vienna, has recommended him for the post. Requests M, 

 Grand to use his influence and good offices in his favor, A. L. S, 2 p, 

 (In French.) LX, 56. 



From Baron de Breteuil to [Ferdinand] Grand. 

 1778, June 3. Vienna, 



Mr, [William] Lee presented the latter's letter of introduction. Will 

 do all in his power to make his stay in Vienna agreeable. Has recom- 

 mended Mr. Michel Comyn's application for Consul at Marseilles to 

 Mr. [William] Lee. Requests M, Grand to use his influence with Dr, 



