Letters to Benjamin Franklin 23 



to Captain Jones concerning his commission. Complains of having 

 received a very indecent letter from Dr. Bancroft desiring a copy of 

 the letter containing an attack upon his character; the disclosure of 

 privately expressed opinions can only expose the Commissioners to 

 abuse and malevolence. A. L. S. 2 p. XIII, 98. 



From W[illia]m Bingham to The American Commissioners. 



1779. February 10. St. Pierre, Martinique. 



Explains a glaring act of injustice to some American seamen by the 

 Judge of the Admiralty; these men, having escaped from prison, entered 

 into the service of an English vessel of which they afterwards gained 

 possession; having arrived at Martinique and being fired on by the 

 forts, they sought the protection of a French frigate who guided them 

 into port; since then the Judge has condemned their ship as a lawful 

 prize of the French frigate; the effect of such injustice on every 

 American on the island. A. L. S. 5 p. XIII, 99. 



From Le Roux. [1779. February 10?] Paris. 



His plans for a National Academy of Education, a patriotic and 

 philanthropic institution, the publication of a periodical Journal of 

 Education, and the erection of a Hall of Fame. L. 5 p. (In French.) 



XL, 76. 

 From Joseph Wharton, [Jr.]. 1779. February 11. Nantes. 



Congratulating Franklin on his appointment as sole representative 

 of America at the Court of France. Wishes to know if the " Alliance " 

 is to return to America and if their fifteen or more vessels may have 

 the benefit of her convoy. A. L. S. 2 p. XIII, 995^. 



From Jean Rousseaux. 1779. February 12. Calais. 



Has written two letters explaining his miserable situation and beg- 

 ging for assistance, but has received no reply; lost everything when he 

 was taken prisoner on the 19th of September, 1777. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XIII, lOO. 



From Jos[eph] Belton. 1779. February 13. Passy. 



Receipt for fifty Louis d'ors on account of public service to the 

 United States which he undertook to perform. A. Mem. S. i p. 



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