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From [Charles Grant,] LeV[icom]tedeVaux. 1778. May 25. Paris. 



Desiring to know if the two vessels the " Lion " and " de Vaux " 

 are among the number taken by the English. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) II, 36. 



From [Etienne Frangois,] Marquis Turgot. 1778. May 26. 



Desiring letters of introduction to prominent people in Charleston, 

 for M. Roulhac who intends to establish a commercial house in that 

 city; withdrawing his previous request for letters for M. [Menedrieu] 

 de Barcis. L. in 3d P. 2 p. (In French.) II, 37. 



Frotn [Barbeu] Dubourg. 1778. May 26. Paris. 



Enclosing a letter from M. [Thomas Frangois] Busson, recommended 

 to Dr. Franklin by M. Dalibard. Question whether hernia, especially 

 umbillical hernia, is as common in America as it is in Europe; advisa- 

 bility of sending samples of bandages or trusses. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) II, 38. 



Fro?n Jerome Cazeneuve. 1778. May 27. Bordeaux. 



Account of a projected meeting on board the " Boston," to betray 

 the frigate; with the consent of the Captain, he acted as a spy upon 

 the conspirators. L. S. 5 p. II, 39. 



From [Pahin Champlain de] la Blancherie. 



1778. May 27. College of Bayeux. 



Entreats Dr. Franklin to be present at the meeting of the Academie 

 des Sciences, as he fears some hostile action on the part of his enemies, 

 which would destroy the work of years. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



II, 40. 



From L. Duran. 1778. May 29. St. Afifrique. 



Desiring information for the use of several young Frenchmen who in- 

 tend going into business in America. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



II, 41. 

 Frotn [Jean Baptiste] Le Roy. 1778. May. 



Requesting a letter of recommendation for a rich and worthy mer- 

 chant of Bretagne, M. Lalande Robinot, who is ready to send a vessel 

 to America. A. L. 2 p. (In French.) II, 42. 



