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not release him unless he is claimed by the American authorities or 

 exchanged for a French prisoner held by the English. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) LXXI, 125. 



From J[ohn] Torris to Francis Coffyn, Dunkirk. 

 1779. August 27. Dunkirk. 



Necessity of hastening the condemnation of the prizes taken by the 

 " Black Prince " ; Dr. Franklin and the Minister of Marine have both 

 been written to on the subject, but no answer has been received. A. L. 

 S. 3 p. (In French.) XV, 150. 



From Stephen Marchant to John Torris. 1779. August 27. Brest, 



Account of a cruise during which he fell in with the " Spy," tender, 

 on the coast of Ireland, mounting fourteen nine-pounders and carrying 

 400 men. Gave chase and gave her five broadsides within the light- 

 house of Waterford, but was unable to make a prize of her on that 

 account; sprung his bowsprit in the chase. Brought eight ransomers 

 to the amount of £2,125 10 s. L. i p. (Copy.) XLVII, 163. 



From [Joseph-Matthias Gerard] de Rayneval to [Ferdinand] 

 Grand, Paris. 1779. August 29. Versailles. 



Greatly astonished that Dr. Franklin has not received his packet. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XV, 152. 



From M. Holker fils to Mme. Dupre de St. Maur. 

 1779. September 4. Philadelphia. 



M. [Conrad Alexandre] Gerard [de Rayneval] and Chevalier de la 

 Luzerne, wish him to remain here some time longer. M. Gerard is leav- 

 ing for France, will take this letter and will confer with the writer's 

 father and the Ministers about his situation here. Will abide by their de- 

 cision. Is in good health and has made some tried friends. His only 

 regret is in being separated from his family and friends in France. 

 The state of affairs in America. The army is becoming more disci- 

 plined and effective. Comte d'Estaing's victory and the declaration 

 of Spain in favor of France, had a good effect. Restored confidence 

 and determination to continue the war. The alliance with France is 

 hailed everywhere as a sure augury of final and complete independence 



