Letters to Benjamin Franklin 449 



From [Mrs.] Mary Hewson. 1782. May i. Kensigton. 



News of her son; her girl greatly pleased with Dr. Franklin's de- 

 nunciation of stays. Her loss by the failure of Collinson's house. De- 

 scription of a travelling coach fitted with [Thomas] Viny's wheels, if 

 he wishes to buy one. A. L. S. 4 p. VI, 12. 



From Imbault. 1782. May 4. Orleans. 



Desiring information as to the best method of reaching America; 

 has determined to emigrate there with his family. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) VI, 13. 



From Le Roux. 1782. May 7. Versailles. 



Sends a book written by a man who saved his wife's life; he will 

 find it full of valuable knowledge. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



VI, 14. 



From The Continental Congress. 1782. May 7. [Philadelphia.] 



Orders concerning the exchange of prisoners. D. S. Cha:[rle]s 

 Thomson, Sec[retar]y. i p. (Copy.) VI, 15. 



Frotn John Jay. 1782. May 8. Madrid. 



Dr. Franklin's letters of the 22d and 23d ult. have determined him to 

 come to Paris; the French Ambassador not averse to the step; the 

 Count de Florida Blanca will refer the instructions intended for M. 

 Del Campo to the Count d'Aranda at Paris. A. L. S. i p. VI, 16. 



From Hilliard d'Auberteuil. 1782. May 10. Paris. 



Sending the proof of his new work [Essais historiques et politiques 

 sur les Anglo-Americains] ; his poor health has retarded the printing 

 and prevented him paying his respects to Dr. Franklin. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) VI, 17. 



From John Paul Jones. 1782. May 10. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 



Concerning the Dutch ship " Berkenbos(ch) "; explains his actions 

 regarding her. Prize-money still due the crew of the " Bon Homme 

 Richard." 6 p. (Copy.) VI, 18. 



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