Letters to Benjamin Franklin 49 



From John S. Harmanson. 

 1779. March 24. Northampton Co., Virginia. 



Introducing his neighbor, George Kendall, who goes to France, 

 unprovided with letters to Paris. If any of Franklin's friends should 

 have occasion for a correspondent situated as he is, will do all in 

 his power to serve them. 



[A line from George Kendall, on back of manuscript, regretting 

 that the shortness of his stay will not allow him to visit Paris.] A. 

 L. S. I p. XIII, 219. 



From [Daniel Marc Antoine] Chardon. 1779. March 24. Brest. 



Does not merit the flattering things Franklin is pleased to say, con- 

 cerning his address to the Court; voices the opinion of the Nation 

 when he expresses admiration for America and veneration for Frank- 

 lin's genius. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIII, 220. 



From N. M. Gellee. 1779. March 24. Passy. 



Reminding Franklin of his promise to accept of his services as sec- 

 retary; desires now a more particular agreement. A. L. S. i p. 



XIII, 221. 



By The Lodge of Neuf Soeurs. 1779. March 24. Paris. 



Notice of assessment of members. N. S. (Printed.) i p. 



LXXIII, 79. 



From " The Representative " [Jean Paul Marat]. 1779. March 25. 



Is sorry to hear that Franklin is suffering from the gout. Hopes 



to receive him on Saturday at the residence of the Marquis de 



I'Aubespine. The Commissioners will be there at half past nine in 



the morning. A. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XLIV, 30. 



From Comte Werzery. 1779. March 25. Florence. 



He and two of his friends, officers in the service of the King of 

 Italy, desire to become citizens of America; encloses an account, in 

 Italian, of the conditions under which they hope to be received in 

 the Colonies; gives Franklin permission to change anything with the 

 exception of the article concerning religion. A. L. S. 7 p. (In 

 French.) XIII, 222. 



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