40 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Sam[ue]l W. Stockton. 



1779. March 7. Frankfort-on-the-Main. 



Franklin's acquaintance with the reasons for his coming to and 

 remaining in Germany; is now about to return to America, unless 

 Franklin can suggest some situation in which he can serve his country' ; 

 if not, begs leave to carry Franklin's next despatches to Congress; 

 this will perhaps entitle him to a free passsage, an important point 

 with him at present. Congratulates him on his appointment. A. L. 

 S. 2 p. XIII, 179. 



Frotn Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1779. March 9. Nantes. 



General run of articles ordered from America. Letter he wrote 

 Mr. Lee. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVIII, 13. 



From John Bondfield. 1779. March 9. Bordeaux. 



News of the arrival of certain vessels with their prizes. Lack of 

 success among the French privateers from these ports. A. L. S. i p. 



XIII, 180. 



From Stephen Sayre. 1779. March 10. Copenhagen. 



Well pleased at the disposition of the Swedish Court towards the 

 American cause; has had several conferences with the Prime Minister 

 and the King; believes that through Sweden, Russia might be wrought 

 upon to change her attitude. Is about to leave for Amsterdam, whence 

 he means to sail for America; desires Franklin to send him word if 

 he can employ him in any adequate or useful manner. Hints at the 

 likelihood of a certain family sowing seeds of discord in America. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. XIII, 181. 



From . 1779. March 10. 



Requesting Franklin to accept the enclosed drafts. A. L. i p. (In 

 French.) XLIV, 29. 



From Taverne Demont D'hiver. 1779. March 10. Dunkirk. 



Observes by Franklin's favor of the 28th ult. that he is waiting 

 to hear from Congress before granting his request. L. S. i p. 



XIII, 182. 



From Darlincourt and fils. 1779. March 10. Paris. 



Have a bill of exchange drawn on Franklin, for which they desire 

 his signature. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XIII, 183. 



