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From Rob[er]t Morris. 1780. March 31. Philadelphia. 



The high esteem in which he holds both [Silas] Deane and Dr. 

 Franklin; considers the former a martyr to the cause of America; his 

 own embittering experience as a public officer. A. L. S. 4 p. 



IV, 26. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1780. April 6. Nantes. 



Concerning the shipment of supplies at Brest. Report that the State 

 of ^Marj^and had taken some notice of him, as regards the management 

 of their funds in England ; desires further particulars. A. L. S. 2 p. 



IV, 27. 

 From James [Arthur] Degge, et ah, of the " Alliance." 



1780. April 12. On board the "Alliance," L'Orient. 



Stating their destitute condition; have received neither wages nor 

 prize-money; their debts unpaid, and the ship almost ready to sail. L. 

 S. 2 p. IV, 28. 



From Jacob Nuter, et ah, of the crew of the " Alliance." 

 1780. April 14. L'Orient. 



Petition to have their wages and prize-money paid in France, rather 

 than in America. L. S. 3 p. IV, 29. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1780. April 18. Passy. 



Stating what rights the two privateers, the " Monsieur " and " La 

 Grandville " have in the distribution of prizes. L. S. 2 p. IV, 30. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1780. April 18. Nantes. 



Forwards a list of articles sent to Brest for shipment. A. L. S. 

 I p. IV, 31. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1780. April 22. Nantes. 



News from America; [Gen. Sir Henry] Clinton has at last appeared 

 in South Carolina. Fears for the fate of the " Mercury " which bore 

 Dr. Franklin's despatches. The Farmers-General to make an arrange- 

 ment with the writer concerning duties. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 32. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1780. May 6. Nantes. 



Useless to send any more clothing to Brest, until transportation to 

 America can be secured. A, L. S. i p. IV, 33. 



