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From Jean Baptiste Dubois. Circa 1778. 

 His service in the French army; desires to be a Second Lieutenant 

 in the United States army. L. in 3d P. 2 p. (In French.) II, 94. 



From [Ferdinand] Grand. [Circa 1778. Paris.] 



Concerning Dr. Franklin's indebtedness for books and for a sum sent 

 to Mr. W[illia]m Hodgson on behalf of the American prisoners. A. 

 L. in 3d P. I p. II, 95. 



Frojn Keay. Circa 1778. [Paris.] 



Enclosing an account of an accident in Philadelphia; the lightning- 

 rods upon the house were certainly put up subsequent to the accident. 

 A. L. in 3d P. I p. II, 96. 



From W. Wildrik. 1778. Namur. 



Begging him once again to reply to his letters. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) II, 97. 



From A[rthur] Lee. 1779. January 24. Chaillot. 



M. [Ferdinand] Grand probably has the public papers he desires. 

 Encloses Mr. [Silas] Deane's remarks. A. L. S. i p. Ill, i. 



From B. B d [Thomas Digges]. 1779. January 31. 



Hails with delight the disputes and discussions in America; op- 

 portunity to accelerate the subjugation of the revolted Colonies. Sorry 

 to report successes by the French privateers. Sketches Lord Shelburne's 

 future policy with respect to America; his own ability to aid him. 

 Concerning the offers made by the Administration [in England] to 

 purchase French neutrality in the present contest. A. L. S. 2 p. 



Ill, 2. 



From Mrs. Gibbes and Miss Stevens. 1779. February 2. Calais. 



Prevented from paying their respects by the indisposition of Mrs. 

 Gibbes; compliments to Mr. [John] Adams. L. in 3d P. i p. 



Ill, 3. 



From Stephen Hills and five other Officers of the "Alliance." 



1779. February 2. Brest Harbor. 



Desiring to be furnished with clothing and money; their monthly 

 pay wholly inadequate. L. S. 3 p. Ill, 4. 



