268 Miscellaneous Papers 



From Michel Comyn to [Ferdinand] Grand, Paris. 



1778. July 17. Marseilles. 



Thanking him for exerting his influence with Messrs. Franklin, 

 Lee and Adams, in his behalf. Sends an application, to be endorsed by 

 them and transmitted to Congress, with reference to his appointment 

 as Consul. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) LX, 58. 



From Baudoin de Guemadeuc to [Jean Baptiste] Le Roy. 

 1778. July 18. 



Begging him to obtain from Dr. Franklin a letter of recommendation 

 in favor of M. Lalande Robinot, merchant of St. Brieuc, who is in 

 the act of despatching a vessel for the United States; he is worthy of 

 every courtesy. A. L. S. i p. X, 134. 



From J[oseph] Kendall to [Edward] Bancroft, Paris. 

 1778. July 19. Nantes. 



Begs him to seal and deliver the enclosed, after he has perused it. A. 

 L. S. I p. XLVII, 126. 



From M. De Martigny, Captain of Infantry, to M. Houdin, Paris. 



1778. July 26. 



Concerning Houdin's brother who is serving as a Lieutenant in the 

 United States troops. Note with reference to M. [Gayault] de Bois- 

 betrand's imprisonment and hardships. 



A. E. by Dr. Franklin. That his sufferings being made known to the 

 Congress, it will be very agreeable to them to understand that he has 

 met with consideration here on that account. Mem. 3 p. (In 

 French. Copy.) LX, 119. 



By R[odolpli] de V[alltraver]s. 1778. July 26. Rocall. 



Memoir on the natural relationship or resemblance existing between 

 the Thirteen United States of North America and the Thirteen Cantons 

 of Switzerland. Are both Allies of France. Their community of in- 

 terests. Reasons why friendly alliance should be made by the United 

 States and Switzerland. Diss. 3 p. (In French.) LIII, 66^. 



