350 Miscellaneous Papers 



From Thomas to . 1784. May 7. Paris. 



In October, 1781, sent a consignment of goods to Mr. [Jonathan] 

 Williams, [Jr.,] at Nantes, who shipped them to Bache & Shee, of 

 Philadelphia. Only received a payment on account. Thinks he could 

 secure a settlement if Dr. Franklin would write a letter about the 

 matter to the parties concerned. L. S. 3 p. (In French. Copy.) 



XLVIII, 24. 



From The Society of the Cincinnati. 1784. May 15. Philadelphia. 



A circular letter addressed to the State Societies of the Cincinnati, 

 by the General Meeting, convened at Philadelphia, May 3, 1784, 

 recommending that the enclosed " Institution of the Society of the 

 Cincinnati, as altered and amended," should be adopted by their State 

 Society. A. L. S. G. Washington, President. 16 p. (Copy. In 

 duplicate.) XLIX, 17 and LVI(ii), 10. 



From The Royal Commissioners to Investigate Animal Magnetism 

 to Baron de Breteuil. 1784. May 22. Passy. 



Notifying him of the death of M. Borie, one of the Commissioners 

 appointed by the King to investigate Animal Magnetism. Think it 

 advisable that his place be filled by another physician. Suggest that 

 M. Majault, one of the oldest and best reputed doctors of the Faculty, 

 be appointed. L. 2 p. (In French. Press copy.) LV, 71. 



From Thomas to . 1784. June 9. Paris. 



Would have been more satisfied if Dr. Franklin had written to 

 Bache & Shee instead of to Mr. [Jonathan] Williams, [Jr.]. Would 

 like at least to get an accounting of the sale of the goods. L. S. 4 p. 

 (In French. Copy.) XLVIII, 25. 



From Capt. Rob[er]t Shewell to Terrasson Freres & Cie. 



1784. June 12. Philadelphia. 



His meeting with the " Aimable Elizabeth " at sea on April 5th. 

 Went on board and found it leaking badly. Has since been informed 

 the cargo caught fire and was burned, except the salt, in sight of St. 

 John's, Newfoundland. L. S. 2 p. (In French. Translation.) 



XLVIII, 23. 



