304 Miscellaneous Papers 



By Peter Fowler. 1780. March 25. Passy. 

 Oath of allegiance to the United States. D. S. i p. LXXIV, 16. 



From Jonas Belton to Joseph Belton, Paris. 

 1780. March 30. Groton. 



Was informed by John Adams that he was in Paris. Was in- 

 formed of his misfortune, by a letter from his friend, Mr. Wistmore. 

 Would be glad of his return home. A. L. S. 2 p. XL VII, 176. 



From Bentalon to Bessiere. 



1780. April 4, Montauban. 



An account of the son of M. Prat de Figeac, who passed himself ofE 

 in America as the Comte [Jules] de Montfort ; procured letters from his 

 father under this false title; determined to follow him up if possible. 

 His principal reason for travelling in France has been to regain his 

 strength after the wounds he received at Savannah ; expects to sail from 

 Bordeaux as soon as possible to join his regiment in America; begs for 

 news of his friend. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XVIII, 3. 



From Edni[un]d Dunkin to Isaac Cazneau. 



1780. April 6. London. 



The packet " Besbro," from Dublin to Iceland, was boarded by the 

 Captain of the " Black Prince " who said he had an American com- 

 mission and called himself [Patrick] Dowlin ; he treated all the prisoners 

 in the most savage manner; paid no attention to his order from the Mas- 

 sachusetts' Council ; robbed him of a gold watch while his Lieutenant 

 rifled his pockets. Asks him to inform Dr. Franklin of this, that he 

 might be redressed. A. L. S. 2 p. XLVII, 177. 



From George Leopold Besson to The Secretary of Dr. Franklin, 

 Passy. 1780. April 8. Montbeliard. 



Without some assistance he and his family must perish. A. L. S. 

 3 p. (In French.) XVIII, 12. 



By Isaac Cazneau. 1780. April 16. Passy. 

 Oath of allegiance to the United States. D. S. i p. LXXIV, 9. 



