33^ Miscellaneous Papers 



From [Louis] Anty to Mile. . 1783. February 18. Nantes. 



Thanking her for the interest she has taken in their unfortunate 

 business; begs her and her father to use their influence with Dr. 

 Franklin to induce Mr. [Thomas] Barclay to give them something on 

 account. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVII, 124. 



From [Baron] Rosencrone to de Walterstorff. 



1783, February 22. Copenhagen. 



Advises him, during his stay in France, to do all in his power to gain 

 the confidence of M. [Benjamin] Franklin, with a view of coming 

 to an understanding with him respecting a Treaty of Commerce and 

 Amity between the United States and Denmark. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French. Press copy.) LV, 23. 



Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of Am. Rev., Wharton, VI, 261. 



By Louis XVI. 1783. February 25. Versailles. 



Contract between the King of France and the United States by 

 which the King agrees to make a new advance of six millions [livres 

 tournois] under certain conditions accepted by Dr. Franklin. D. S, 

 5 p. (In French. Press copy.) LVI(ii), 3. 



By Louis XVI, of France. 1783. February 24. 



Proclamation with reference to the advances of money made to the 

 United States and appointing Comte Gravier de Vergennes to draw 

 up an agreement with the United States, defining the terms and condi- 

 tions of these loans or advances. D. 3 p. (In French. Press copy.) 



LVI(ii), 2. 



From Marquis de Castries to Comte de Vergennes. 

 1783. March 14. Versailles. 



Received the papers sent by Dr. Franklin, concerning the levy made 

 by Forster Freres, of Bordeaux, on funds about to be paid to the 

 American frigate " Alliance," to compel payment of an account due 

 by the United States. Declares the proceeding was irregular and has 

 notified the above firm to that effect and has given orders to remove 

 the seizure. L. S. 2 p. (In French. Press copy.) LV, 25a. 



