42 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Ridou. 1779. March 12. Paris. 



Has heard of Franklin's success in curing several persons of the 

 dropsy; begs to know the remedy. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XIII, 189. 

 From Arondel. 1779. March 12. Paris. 



Related to Lord Arundel in England; has tried for six months, 

 in vain, to obtain a position which will enable him to support his 

 aged father; at present is only a common soldier; requests Franklin's 

 protection; if this is refused, will be obliged to go to England and 

 accept benefits from Lord Arundel. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XIII, 18914. 

 From H. Sykes. 1779. March 13. Paris. 



Encloses a letter from Mr. Haywood, which will explain all the 

 particulars relative to the small globe which Franklin was interested 

 in. A. L. S. I p. XIII, 190. 



From Frangois Astori. 1779. March 13. Naples. 



Pays Franklin extravagant compliments. Speaks of Franklin having 

 introduced his grand-son to Voltaire, that he might say like Ovid 

 did of Virgil: " Virgilium vidi." A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



XIII, 191. 



From Boyenval. 1779. March 13. Montreuil. 



Desires to enter the American army and to spend the rest of his 

 days in that country; hopes Franklin can procure him a commission. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



[A. E. by Franklin.] Particularly instructed by Congress not to 

 give encouragement to any persons desirous of serving in America as 

 officers; abundance of officers in the country who cannot find em- 

 ployment. XIII, 192. 



From Arthur Lee. 1779. March 13. Chaillot. 



Acknowledging Franklin's two letters; being employed in moving 

 to new lodgings, cannot answer them for some days. A. L. in 3d 

 P. I p. 



From Anquetil Duperron. 1779. March 14. 



Sends Franklin his work. La Legislation Orientale. 

 of the honor the United States has conferred on them. 

 (In French.) 



