Letters to Benjamin Franklin 441 



From The Continental Congress et al. 1781. September 24. 



Major Lomagne, of Col. [Charles] Armand's Legion, given an hon- 

 orable discharge on account of illness. Testimony of Gen. Edward 

 Hand, Baron von Steuben and Gen. [John Peter Gabriel] Muhlenberg 

 to Major Lomagne's zeal and activity. Mem. 2 p. (Copy.) V, 49. 



From Etienne Frangois, M[ar]quis Turgot. 



1 78 1. September 25. Chateau de Bous. 



Begging Dr. Franklin to secure from John Hancock an order for the 

 shipment of certain seeds promised the writer by a Frenchman in Penn- 

 sylvania. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) V, 50. 



From S[ilas] Deane. 1781. October 2. Paris. 



Explaining the matter of his expenses; wishes to demonstrate the 

 rectitude of his conduct, and the justice of his demands on Congress; 

 meets some of the accusations made. A. L. S. 3 p. V, 51. 



From Perregaux. 1781. October 3. Paris. 



Sending him a letter, entrusted to his care. A. L. in 3d P. i p. 



V, 52. 



From O'Donnoghue. 1781. October 8. Bruges. 



Desires information concerning a certain O'Donnoghue, born in Phil- 

 adelphia; said to be a Catholic; question concerning the social and 

 political standing of the American O'Donnoghues. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) V, 53. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1781. October 10. Nantes. 



Introducing Foster March Penny and requesting a pass to London 

 for him. A. L. S. i p. V, 54. 



From Petry. 1781. October 15. Paris. 



Expressing his belief that his brother, who has gone to fight in 

 America, will be worthy of Dr. Franklin's letters of recommendation. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) V, 55- 



