50 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From R[odolph] E[ric] Raspe. 1770. March 26. London. 



Introducing Messrs. Waiz d'Eshen, nephews of the minister of 

 that name whom Franklin was acquainted with at Cassell, in Germany; 

 their travels in Germany, Sweden, Norway and England, in order to 

 acquire knowledge of whatever relates to mountains, mines and foun- 

 dries. A. L. S. I p. XIII, 223. 



From D'Acosta freres. 1779. March 26. Paris. 



Memoir on the subject of the contract for supplies to the State 

 of Virginia and complaining of Mr. Arthur Lee's conduct in the matter. 

 Mem. S. 4 p. (In French.) LVII, 25. 



From Joshua Johnson. 1779. March 27. Nantes. 



Acknowledging his kindness in getting his furniture exempted from 

 duties. Enclosing a letter from the Governor of Maryland with other 

 papers authorizing him to procure sundry articles of clothing or a 

 sum of money to purchase the same; applies to Franklin for help in 

 this business. A. L. S. 2 p. XIII, 224. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1779. March 27. Nantes. 



Business with Messrs. Horneca, Fitzeau & Co. Returning the 

 papers Franklin sent him, which show the great skill and ability of 

 his calumniator. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVIII, 21. 



From The Marquis de la Fayette. [1779?] March 27. Paris. 



Accepting invitation to dinner on Sunday for himself, the Mar- 

 chioness and M. de Gouvion. L. in 3d P. I p. (In French.) 



XLIII, 169. 



From [Comtesse D. B. de] Conway. 1779. March 27. Paris. 



Very much upset at being the innocent cause of the annoyance 

 Franklin has experienced in the person of Mr. Mullens; on giving him 

 the small bill of exchange she particularly told him that it was not 

 from Congress but out of Franklin's own pocket; Mr. Mullen's sub- 

 sequent conduct; has been sadly scolded by her husband. Promises 

 to breakfast with Franklin very soon. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XIII, 225. 



