352 Miscellaneous Papers 



From Sir Edward Newenham to Messrs. Dupont et fils, Paris. 

 1784. September 30. Belcamp, near Dublin. 



Asks him to inquire at the Marquis de la Fayette's and inform him 

 when he intends to return from America. A. L. S. i p. 



XLVIII, 28. 



From Jno. Barclay to Col. [David] Humphreys. 

 1784. October 18. L'Orient. 



Sends copy of a protest made by Captain Pierre Bouchet, of 

 " L'Ai.mable Elizabeth," with a copy of a declaration made by Captain 

 [Robert] Shewell of the "Nancy"; the underwriters at Nantes refused 

 to pay the loss. A. L. S. 2 p. XLVIII, 31. 



By George Hunter. 1784. November 24. Passy. 

 Oath of allegiance. D. S. i p. LXXIV, 20. 



From L. Loiselle to Prevot. 1784. November 26. Calais. 



Requesting the latter to deliver his carriage to Dr. Franklin. L. in 

 3d P. I p. (In French.) XLIV, 75. 



FroOT Tli[omas] Jefferson /o , 1784. December i. Paris. 



Giving information concerning M. [Pierre Frangois] Chevallie's 

 claim; supposes it must stand on the same footing as that of M. [Pierre 

 Augustin Caron] de Beaumarchais ; feels sure the Assembly will pay 

 this debt in full; advises M. Chevallie to have an agent on the spot 

 to press his claim. A. L. S. 3 p. XXXII, 189. 



From Le Seurre to Mme. Brillon. 1784. December 10. Nice. 



M. Campan has arrived at Nice and presented his letter of intro- 

 duction from Mme. Brillon. Assures her of his desire to oblige her and 

 M. Campan. Many English people at Nice this season. Has seen also 

 many Americans lately; the latter all come to him for information. 

 Is sorry he cannot do more for them, but does not understand their 

 language. Thinks there is great need for a Consular Agent for the 

 United States at Nice. Knows of a fit person for the position, who 

 speaks English and has all the necessary qualifications. Requests Mme. 

 Brillon to broach the subject to Dr. Franklin. A. L. S. 4 p. (In 

 French.) XLVIII, 30. 



