Letters to Benjamin Franklin 13 



From G. B. [David Hartley]. 1779. January 23. 



For his sentiments, refers Franklin to his letters written as a Mem- 

 ber of Parliament to his constituents. The alliance between France 

 and the United States is an obstacle to peace. A. L. S. i p. 



XIII, 54. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 312; Bigelow, VI, 296). 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr., to The American Commissioners. 



1779- January 23. Nantes. 



Concerning some property belonging to Mr. Simeon Deane which was 

 delivered by mistake to M. Schwelghauser. Bill for gunstocks, etc. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. XXXVIII, 3. 



From W[illiam] Lee to The American Commissioners. 



1779- January 23. Frankfort. 



Requesting the Commissioners to obtain articles of war for the 

 State of Virginia. A. L. S. 2 p. LXI, 25. 



FroT7i Girard. 1779. January 23. Rennes. 



Demands justice from Franklin in the case of one of his compatriots, 

 who hired a chaise from him on the pretext of going to Paris to con- 

 sult him on important business ; since then nothing has been heard 

 of the chaise. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XIII, 55. 



From D[avid] H[artley]. 1779. January 23. London. 



Has communicated Franklin's favor of January ist to the Board of 

 Sick and Hurt and received their answer to the effect that measures 

 are being taken to send to France the number of Americans agreed 

 upon for the exchange. A. L. S. i p. XIII, 56. 



From John Bondfield to The American Commissioners. 



1779- January 23. Bordeaux. 



Requesting passes for certain American ships which otherwise are 

 taken by their own people as well as by the enemy. Reports received 

 from Cadiz of an engagement between Comte d'Estaing and an 

 English fleet. Letters from Martinique mention that their ports are 

 blockaded by English cruisers and that Comte d'Estaing is daily ex- 

 pected. A. L. S. 2 p. XIII, 57. 



