Letters to Benjamin Franklin 463 



From [Jacques-Christophe] Valmont de Bomare. 



1782. November 29. Paris. 



Regrets having been prevented from calling during Dr. Franklin's 

 recent illness; begs him to be present at the opening lecture of his 

 course. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) VII, 75. 



From Rob[er]t R. Livingston. 1782. December 3. Philadelphia. 



The British on the point of leaving Charleston, and the French 

 troops soon to embark. A. L. i p. (In cipher; in triplicate.) 



VII, 76, 77 and 78. 



Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, VI, 102. 



From L. Lanoix. 1782. December 10. Bordeaux. 



Offers to give one half the capacity of his ship, for the transporta- 

 tion of goods to America. Asks for a passport and letters to American 

 commercial houses. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VII, 79. 



From Baron de Thun. 1782. December 14. Paris. 



Concerning the payment of a sum of money to Richard Bache 

 by Mr. [Christian] Schneider of Germantown; appeal of Mr. Auer 

 to have this sum transmitted to the widow Hoeckl[er]in in Ebingen. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. VII, 80. 



From Pierre. 1782. December 14. Paris. 



Recommending M. Saudot to Dr. Franklin's generosity. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) VII, 81. 



From Parent de Bellehache. 1782. December 18. Paris. 



Reminds him of his friendship for the writer's father, and asks for 

 aid. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VII, 82. 



From P. Penet. 1782. December 21. 



Regrets that his creditors have been annoying Dr. Franklin; has as- 

 sured them that Dr. Franklin has nothing to do with his engagements. 

 L. S. I p. (In French.) VII, 83. 



