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for the Colonies. The English army in America is now confined to 

 New York and Rhode Island. Gen. [John] Sullivan attacking the In- 

 dians on the borders of the Canadian lakes. Blunder and ignorance of 

 the English Generals; atrocities committed by their troops. The Con- 

 tinental navy becoming stronger and more daring, is anxious to meet 

 the English navy in an equal contest. The political situation in Penn- 

 sylvania very complicated, dissensions of the several parties, Whigs, 

 Tories, Quakers, etc. Resources of the Colonies in food stuffs, etc. 

 Finances still in a very dilapidated state. Begs to be remembered to 

 several persons in France and in particular to Chevalier [Frangois Jean, 

 Marquis] de Chastellux to whom he is indebted for many favors. L. 

 7 p. (In French. Copy.) XL VII, 164. 



From Jno. G. Frazer to Cradock Taylor, Aix. 

 1779. September 15. Bordeaux. 



Has written to Dr. Franklin in regard to obtaining Mr. Taylor's liberty. 

 His approaching return to America. News of Gen. [Anthony] Wayne's 

 successful attack on a fortress near New York; hopes the next move 

 will be against New York and Rhode Island. Capture of Grenada 

 by Comte d'Estaing, and the good drubbing he gave Admiral [John] 

 Byron; the Governor of Grenada's escape to Rochefort. Gives direc- 

 tion for his future movements, should he obtain his liberty. A. L. S. 

 3 p. XV, 193. 



From James Sterling to George Mitchell, St. Meau, in Brittany. 

 1779. September 16. Wallworth. 



Sorry to find he is still a prisoner. Thinks a protection is not 

 easily got. His brother Harry [Mitchell], in Boston, in a very good 

 way. The latter has made Mrs. Miller's son Captain of a very fine 

 letter of marque, and would no doubt provide for him if he could get 

 to him. Thinks if Mitchell could get a memorial to Dr. Franklin, 

 he would obtain liberty for him to go to Boston. A. L. S. i p. 



XL VII, 166. 



Memorandum. 1779. September 25. 



List of prisoners taken by the American privateer, " Black Prince," 

 from the British ships, " Hopewell " and " Peggy," and paroled. D. 

 I p. (In French.) LIV, 58. 



