Letters to Benjamin Franklin 33 



From P[ierre] Landais. 1779. February 26. Brest. 



Objects to completing his crew with French sailors. Repairs needed 

 on the " Alliance " ; enumerates the advantages of having her sheathed 

 with copper; being thus equipped, sincerely believes there will be no 

 frigate her equal in the world. L. S. 3 p. XIII, 145. 



From P[ierre] Landais. 1779. February 26. Brest. 



Before he set out for Marseilles, to take command of the " Flamand," 

 he spoke to Mr. Deane concerning his compensation and Franklin ap- 

 proved of his views. Action of the Congress in relation thereto. Mr. 

 Deane has been sitting in the Congress a long time, but nothing definite 

 has yet been done. His monthly pay has been due since July 4th, 

 last; has sold all his clothes and spent his cash, and has but nine 

 guineas left. A. L. S. 3 p. XIII, 146. 



From [C. G. F.] D[uinas]. 1779. February 26. The Hague. 



Information about a certain clique of foreigners in France, enemies 

 to America, who are kept informed by her false friends of all her 

 adherents attempt to do. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 83. 



From M. and Mme. Elie de Beaumont. 1779. February 26. Paris. 

 Invitation to dinner. A. N. I p. (In French.) XIII, 147. 



From Paulze. 1779. February 27. Paris. 



Thanking Franklin for the information of the arrival, at L'Orient, 

 of the French ship "La Bergere," loaded with tobacco from Maryland; 

 has written concerning their portion of the cargo. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XIII, 148. 



From I. Bordot. 1779. February 27. La Rochelle. 



Reporting the appearance, off the coast, of the French frigate, 

 " Courageuse," with an English six and twenty gun privateer in tow; 

 the fight said to have been desperate ; no particulars as yet. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XIII, 149. 



From Stephen Marchant. 1779. February 27. 



Has been promised the command of a privateer at Dunkirk; writes 

 to ask for an American commission. A. L. S. 2 p. XIII, 150. 



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