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in his memory, which she guards with the utmost jealousy. Has re- 

 ceived no news of her nephew ; fears that he has been captured by 

 the English; will not complain if he has died fighting for America. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XIII, 104. 



From [Chevalier de] Keralio. 1779. February 14. 



Thanking him many times for the good news received ; is much 

 better able to fight when Franklin supplies the weapons. Not necessary 

 in future to sign their letters. L. i p. (In French.) XIII, 105. 



From Pierre Andre Gargaz. 1779. February 14. Toulouse. 



Begging Franklin to have the two subjoined manuscripts printed, 

 in order to promote a perpetual peace between America, England, and 

 France. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



A. E. by Franklin. " Project of universal peace by a galley-slave." 



XIII, 106. 



From Le Bolloche de Kascoct. 1779. February 15. Paimpal. 



His eldest son, Thibault Le Bolloche, who sailed for America in 

 June last, a prisoner at Kilkenny, Ireland. Gives an account of him- 

 self, his family and children. Thanks Franklin for the kindness he 

 has shown them, and begs him to advance his son two Louis to assist his 

 return home. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XIII, 82. 



From [Ferdinand] Grand. 1779. February 15. Passy. 



Acknowledging certain sums of money. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XIII, 103. 



From Jno. Badger. 1779. February 15. Paris. 



Apologizes for not waiting in person on Franklin with his humble 

 request, but is obliged to leave at once for Lyons. A. L. S. i p. 



XIII, 107. 



From Girardin. 1779. February 15. Paris. 



Desires to make some improvements in physical apparatus. The 

 new electrical machine he presented to Franklin is for sale, and can 

 always be seen at the house of M. le Marquis de Courtanvaux; desires 

 Franklin's approval of it. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIII, 108. 



