Letters to Benjamin Franklin 3 



From James Theobald. 1779. January 4. London. 



In his letter of November, 1777, acquainted Franklin with the 

 death of Mrs. Bache, of Preston ; is very anxious for news of Frank- 

 lin and his family. A. L. S. i p. XIII, 10. 



From Chevalier [Jean Florimel Langlois] Du Bouchet. 



1779- January 4. Auxerre. 



Wishing Franklin every happiness and prosperity. Desires any news 

 he may have received of General Conway. A. L. S. i p. XIII, 11. 



From Calmels. 1779. January 4. Brest. 



In consequence of the numerous prizes sold at Brest, various articles 

 can be bought for the United States at advantageous prices ; offers to 

 transact these purchases. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XIII, 12. 



From Cucket. 1779. January 4. Paris. 



Sending him Faujas de Saint-Fond's " Recherches sur les Volcano 

 Eteints du Vtvarais et du Velay," for which he subscribed. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XIII, 13. 



From Samuel Cooper. 1779. January 4. Boston. 



Speaks of the Marquis de la Fayette in the most complimentary 

 manner. Commends Count d'Estaing highly, and explains the cause 

 for the ungrounded prejudice against him; the peaceable, inoffensive 

 and courteous behavior of his men. Proposed invasion of Canada. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. XIII, 14. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 305). 



From [Madame] de Corvalle, nee Kopbell. 



1779- January 5. Paris. 



Thanks Franklin for his kindness to M. Briffaut who has been 

 well received in Boston and asks that the enclosed letter be forwarded 

 to him. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIII, 15. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1779. January 5. The Hague. 



Precautions taken before recommending M. Jean de Neufville to 

 Franklin. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXXIX, 71. 



