Miscellaneous Letters 491 



the Comte de Maurepas to have these abolished ; enclosing a memoir on 

 the subject [3 p.]. L. S, 2 p. (In French.) X, 49 and 50. 



From Boudet to [Ferdinand] Grand, Paris. 



1778. July I. [Paris.] 



Sending one of the five installments of notes promised to Dr. Franklin. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) X, 51. 



From Brisbois to [Whom it May Concern], 



1778. July 10. Dunkirk. 



Certificate by the Mayor and Alderman of Dunkirk as to [Frangois] 

 Jean Coffyn's honesty and trustworthiness. L. S. I p. (In French.) 



X, 52. 



From Tho[mas] Hutchinson to Dr. [James] Lloyd. 

 1778. August 10. London. 



Sending him a power of attorney to collect the rent on his sister's 

 estate on Slocum's Island ; confers power of attorney for his own estates 

 at Milton and Dorchester. L. S. 3 p. (Copy attested by Jona[than] 

 Loring Austin.) X, 53. 



From Dr. [James] Smith to William Temple Franklin. 



1778. August 14. Paris. 



Reminding him of his Grandfather's promise to secure passage through 

 France for the writer and his baggage ; the latter detained at Calais 

 for three months; demands that his goods be released at once. L. in 

 3d P. 3 p. (Copy.) X, 54. 



From William Temple Franklin to Dr. [James] Smith. 

 1778. August 16. Passy. 



Takes exception to the tone of his letter; points out the formalities 

 needed before his baggage can be released. A. L. S. 2 p. (Copy.) 



X, 55. 



From to . 



1778. September 4. Newburyport. 



Account of an incursion into Rhode Island by the American troops, 

 supported by the French fleet. L. 2 p. (Copy.) X, 56. 



