45^ Appendix 



From James Hunter. 1782. July 29. Richmond, Va. 



Enclosing a letter for Mrs. [Isabella] Strange, and apologizing pro- 

 fusely for troubling him. A. L. S. i p. VII, 13. 



From Felix Nogaret. 1782. July. 



Acknowledging with every mark of gratitude and pleasure his gift 

 of his medallion portrait. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) VII, 14. 



From George Chaimley. 1782. August 7. Brest. 



Escaped from a British prison ; asks for money to enable him to 

 return to Boston; his uncle. Dr. Chaimley, will repay it. A. L. S. 

 2 p. VII, 15. 



From Bassi. 1782. August 8. Paris. 



Two years before sent him his work entitled " Observations sur 

 les Poetes Italiens"; has been ill since then and unable to work; applies 

 to him as a patron of literature, for pecuniary assistance. A. L. S. 3 

 p. (In French.) VII, 16. 



From [Sir] Jos[eph] Banks. 1782. August 9. [London.] 



Introducing [Pierre Marie Auguste] Broussonet. Has never entered 

 the doors of the House of Commons; congratulates himself on escaping 

 many weary hours. Hopes for peace on such terms as will be advan- 

 tageous to both parties. A. L. S. 3 p. VII, 17. 



From Rob[er]t R. Livingston. 1782. August 9- Philadelphia. 



Concerning the negotiations for peace. Importance of the fisheries. 

 Spanish claims. Transmitting money for salaries of Franklin, Jay, 

 Adams, Carmichael, Dana and Dumas. A. L. S. 6 p. (In triplicate; 

 partly in cipher.) VII, 18, 19 and 20. 



Printed In Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V, 652. 



From Destouches. 1782. August 10. Dunkirk. 



Asking that Capt. Bennet Negus be released from Mill Prison and 

 given the command of the "Franklin." A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



VII, 21. 



