Letters to Benjamin Franklin 9 



their destitute condition and desire to obtain their freedom in order to 

 reenter the American service. L. S. 2 p. XIII, 38. 



Fro/7z [Daniel Marc Antoine] Chardon. [1779?] January 17. Paris, 



Informing Franklin that the affair of Captain Macknil [McNeill] 

 has been tried and settled in the Captain's favor. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XLI, 33- 



From Pierre-Frangois Nicolas. 1779. January 18. Paris. 



Has sent him a copy of his work " Dissertation Chimique sur les 

 eaux minerales de la Lorraine " ; stimulating effect on his own work 

 of Franklin's treatise on electricity. Has discovered a sure process of 

 dyeing cottons a fast black ; offers to treat with Franklin concerning this 

 discovery, if it can be of use to America. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XIII, 39. 



From [Pahin Champlain de] la Blancherie. 



1779- January 19. Paris. 



Sends Franklin the new plan of the institution of which he is the 

 head; invites Franklin, his grandson and Dr. Adams to the first meet- 

 ing, to be held on the 20th inst. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XIII, 40. 



From Chevalier de Keralio. 1779. January 19. A I'Ecole Royale. 



At the request of Prince Gallitzin, sends him a letter, concerning some 

 experiments in electricity. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIII, 41. 



From A[lexander] Gillon. 1779. January 19. Brest. 



Begging Franklin to communicate the contents of the enclosed to 

 his colleagues, particularly to Mr. Izard. A. L. S. i p. XIII, 42. 



From [C. G. F.] D[umas] to The American Commissioners. 

 1779- January 19. The Hague. 



The 26th of January appointed by the King of France for the 

 publication of the new regulations, in case he does not receive a suitable 

 reply from Holland before that time; irresolution in the Holland As- 

 sembly; courier sent to France to request a week's delay; attitude of 

 Amsterdam. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 75. 



