22 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Rudolphe Ernest Hartmann. 1779. February 8. Amsterdam. 



Refers to his letters of the 15th and 25th of June with enclosure 

 to General Washington with inquiries concerning Baron Hermann de 

 Zedwitz, who owed him a considerable sum of money. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XIII, 92. 



From Arthur Lee to The American Commissioners. 

 1779. February 8. Amsterdam. 



No marks mentioned by which Mr. Deane's claim to any of the goods 

 in the possession of the public agent can be ascertained ; cannot think 

 it consistent with his duty to concur in delivering them to any person 

 upon so inadequate a claim. A. L. S. i p. XIII, 93. 



From J[ohn] J[ulius] Pringle to The American Commissioners. 

 1779. February 9. Paris. 



Having heard that it is their intention to despatch some person to 

 England to negotiate an exchange of prisoners, offers his services in 

 that capacity. A. L. S. i p. XIII, 94. 



From Arthur Lee to Franklin and Adams. 

 1779. Februar}^ 9. Chaillot. 



Forwards the letter just received; convinced that the gentleman 

 who offers his services, is unexceptionable as to character and abilities; 

 hopes he will meet with their approbation. A. L. S. i p. XIII, 95. 



From John Bondfield to The American Commissioners. 



1779. February 9. Bordeaux. 



Acknowledging the four passports for the ship. A. L. S. i p. 



XIII, 96. 



From Fournier le jeune. 1779. Februar>^ 10. Paris. 



Concerning the type ordered by Franklin, which is ready to be sent. 

 A. L. S. I p. XIII, 97. 



From Arthur Lee to Franklin and Adams. 

 1779. February 10. Chaillot. 



Being now convinced that Mr. Deane's claim is ascertained by marks, 

 has signed the letter. Reasons why he is unwilling to sign the letter 



