Miscellaneous Papers 305 



From J. S. Lefebvre to J[ohn] Torris, Cherbourg. 1780. April 19. 



With reference to a Dutch vessel claimed as a lawful prize. Has 

 oiiEered the Captain and four sailors their travelling expenses to Cher- 

 bourg. Captain refuses to go until he has received orders from Rotter- 

 dam. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XLVII, 178. 



From Richard Peters to Chevalier de Trecesson, Martinique. 

 1780. April 28. Philadelphia. 



Is in possession of a bill for twenty-five louis, drawn on him by Dr. 

 Franklin in the Chevalier's favor; cannot pay the money unless the 

 bill is presented and endorsed; recommends him to Mr. William Bing- 

 ham, of Martinique, to negotiate the affair. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XVIII, 53. 



Fro7n Elbridge Gerry to John Adams. 1780. May 5. Philadelphia. 



A resolution of Congress for cancelling the two millions of dollars 

 emitted by them, has been well received. The depreciation is stopped, 

 and the paper money has advanced in value. Discusses the currency 

 question. Trade and privateering are brisk, and there is a plenty of goods 

 but no money to purchase them. It is much to be wished that the Court 

 of France would order a squadron superior to the enemy to be 

 stationed in some part of the United States, as the best and only means 

 of putting a speedy end to the war. The losses to our privateers at 

 present nearly equal their captures. L. 3 p. (Copy.) 



LIV, nob and 120b. 



From The First Medical Society in the Thirteen United States of 

 America to The Royal Medical Society of France. 



1780. May 10. New Fairfield, Connecticut. 



Asks that a regular correspondence may be opened between the two 

 societies. Refers to the close connection of arms between the two 

 countries, and believes that the union should be as close in science. 

 The case is committed to the care of Dr. Franklin. The request, if 

 granted, will have a salutary effect upon the medical profession in the 

 United States, and will assist the Society in its efforts to be recognized 

 by the Legislators. A. L. S. James Potter, President, i p. LIV, 68. 

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