Letters to Benjamin Franklin 409 



From W[illia]m Carmichael. 1778. May 14. Boston. 



Arrival of the " Deane " on May ist, also the two ships loaded by 

 Mr. [John] Ross on account of Congress; the country rejoiced over 

 the French Alliance; expense incurred through the late arrival of the 

 clothing. Distress caused by the depreciation of paper money. In- 

 cidents of his voyage ; difficulties and expense of travelling. Size of 

 American army. High esteem in which [Marquis de] la Fayette, Count 

 Pulaski, Chevalier de Bertail and Gen. [Thomas] Conway are held. A. 

 L. S. 3 p. II, 29. 



From James Lovell. 1778. May 15. York. 



His letter concerning Mr. [Silas] D[eane] read in Congress; reasons 

 why Congress regarded Deane's recall as imperative; his services not 

 underestimated ; believes he may return with honor, on a mission to 

 Holland. A. L. S. 3 p. II, 30. 



From J[onathan] Williams, [Jr.]. 1778. May 18. Brest. 



Promising, as far as possible, to avoid any dispute with Mr. [Wil- 

 liam] Lee's deputy. Encloses a letter from Lieut. [Thomas] Simpson, 

 who is under arrest and wishes to be sent to America for trial. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. II, 31. 



From [Pahin Champlain de] la Blancherie. 1778. May 19. [Paris.] 



Soliciting his support for the plan he intends presenting to the 

 Academy on the morrow. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) II, 32. 



From Anisson Duperon. 1778. May 22. [Paris.] 



Reminding him of his promise to dine with him and visit the Royal 

 Printing Office. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) II, 33. 



From P[eter] Allaire. 1778. May 22. Calais. 



Just arrived from England; all the fleet in the Downs under way; 

 the twelve ships of the line at St. Helen's have probably sailed too. 

 A. L. S. I p. II, 34. 



From Lowendal, C[om]tesse de Brancas. 1778. May 23. Paris. 



Desires to enlist his interest in behalf of [the Chevalier d'Abezac,] 

 a young French Corporal who wishes to serve in the American army. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) II, 35- 



