312 Miscellaneous Papers 



From [Jules, Comte de] Montfort to Frangois . 



1780. August 23. Grand Chatelet. 



Dr. Franklin alone has proofs of his services to America; his debts in 

 Paris were contracted in good faith with no intention of deceiving any- 

 one. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XIX, 81. 



By The Continental Congress. 1780. August 30. 



In reference to bills of exchange to be drawn on Benjamin Franklin. 

 D. I p. Attested copy. LXXV, 87. 



Printed in the Journals of Congress, Philadelphia, VI, 177. 



From Gerrard to Jones, London. 



1780. August 31. [London.] 



Is willing to exchange any books purchased at Alleyne's sale for 

 others. N. in 3d P. i p. LXXI, 117. 



From Schweighauser & Dobree to [Pierre] Roussille. 

 1780. September 19. Nantes. 



Proceeds derived from the sale of prizes taken by the " Boston " 

 were handed over to Captain Tucker of that vessel who was to dis- 

 tribute to his crew their share. Advises him to apply to Captain 

 Tucker for the share he is entitled to. S. i p. (In French. Copy. 

 In duplicate.) XIX, 132, and XL VII, 179b. 



By Thorn [a] s Collins. 1780. September 30. Passy. 

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



From The Continental Congress to John Jay. 1780. October 4. 



Instructions to the Minister of the United States at the Court of 

 Madrid [3 p.]. Accompanied by a letter explaining the instructions. 

 21 p. D. and L. S. Sam[ue]l Huntington, Pres[iden]t. (Copy.) 



LIV, 87. 



(Printed in the Secret Journals of Congress, II, 323-325, 326-332.) 



