Letters to Benjamin Franklin 407 



From D'Espagne. 1778. April g. Paris. 



Desiring the position of French Consul in America. A. L. S. 4 p. 

 (In French.) II, 13. 



From [Edme Jacques] Genet. 1778. April 10. Versailles. 



Sends the pretended reply of Great Britain to the Declaration of 

 Independence; too long and erroneous to print; glad to publish any 

 refutation Dr. Franklin may care to prepare. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) II, 14. 



From Courtney Melmoth. 1778. April 18. [Paris.] 



Prevented by sudden business from waiting on him with Mrs. Mel- 

 moth. A. L. S. I p. II, 15. 



From Madame de Laumoy. 1778. April 21. Orleans. 



Asking for news of her son, who entered the American service in 

 June, 1776. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) II, 16. 



From J[ohn] D. Schweighauser. 1778. April 23. Nantes. 



Introducing his son-in-law, M. Dobree. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) II, 17. 



From J[ohn] Williams. 1778. May i. 



Has been shamefully and designedly deceived; refers Dr. Franklin, 

 for details, to the bearer. Dr. [James] Smith, well-known for his loyalty 

 to America. His own imminent departure. A. L. S. i p. II, 18. 



From [de] Lugny. 1778. May 5. Bordeaux. 



As an experienced military engineer, desires to go to America and 

 serve in the army. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) II, 19. 



From Martin fils to The American Commissioners. 



1778. May 6. Marseilles. 



Desiring recommendations to merchants in the principal American 

 ports, where he expects to sell his cargoes. A. L. S. 3 p. ( In French. ) 



II, 20. 



From Gleyo La Chesnaye. 1778. May 8. L'Orient. 



About to sail for America; offers his services. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) II, 21. 



