6 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Peter Collas. 1779. January 10. Nantes. 



Thanking Franklin for his favor received by Mr. Wharton, as well 

 as for the articles therein mentioned. According to his advice, has 

 written to Mrs. Mecom for directions how to make crown soap. A. 

 L. S. I p. XIII, 26. 



From Comte de Montboissier. 1779. Januar>^ 11. Paris. 



Reminding Franklin of his promise to give a letter of recommendation 

 to M. Fleurian de Langle, a relative of the IVIarquis de la Fayette. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XIII, 27. 



From Loller. 1779. January 12. Saarlouis. 



Concerning the articles manufactured in his iron foundry, and the 

 prices. A. L. S. 6 p. (In French.) XIII, 28. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas to The American Commissioners. 

 1779- January 12. The Hague. 



Affairs in Holland ; quotes an explanation of France's memoir, sent 

 to the Grand Pensionnaire by the French Ambassador. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XXXIX, 72. 



From Jonathan Williams, Jr. 1779. January 12. Nantes. 



His project of going to America checked; one of the richest ships 

 to his address has been blown up ; every soul perished and not a farthing 

 saved; loss sustained by M. de Chaumont and M. de IVIontieu, A. L. 

 S. 2 p. XXXVIII, I. 



From Dr. [John] Jeffries. 1779. January 12. London. 



Assurance of the continued love and esteem of the members of their 

 Society for Dr. Franklin. L. in 3d P. i p. LIV, 2. 



From [Frangois] Lanthenar. 1779. January 12. Lyons. 



Explaining a project of himself and a friend to go to America and 

 engage in commerce at first, and later in agriculture ; begs Franklin to 

 give them his advice, and if possible, facilitate their passage over. A. 

 L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XIII, 29. 



