Letters to Benjamin Franklin 55 



From Antony Francis Salucci & Son. 1779. April 2. Leghorn. 



Desire the earliest news of the expedition they sent to America. 

 Enclose important letter to be sent to America in Franklin's next 

 packet. A. L. S. 2 p. XIV, 4. 



From D[avid] H[artley]. 1779. April 2. London. 



His continued hopes for peace and his willingness to devote his 

 time and attention to that end. Fears that Europe may be plunged 

 into a general war; America might think the assistance of France dearly 

 bought at such a price. A. L. S. 2 p. XIV, 5. 



From "W[illiam] Lee. 1779. April 2. Paris. 



Complaint of D'Acosta & Co. that the arms, ordered for the State 

 of Virginia by himself and his brother, were refused because they 

 were not furnished at the time agreed upon ; reasons for their action. 

 A. L S. 3 P- XIV, 6. 



From [C. G. F.] D[umas]. 1779. April 3. The Hague. 



Understands that Sir J[oseph] Y[orke] has presented a memoir 

 from the English Court, declaring that, in spite of the convoys, Eng- 

 land will seize all vessels laden with timber. Thinks M. de N[euf- 

 ville] will succeed in his project if given the requisite time; the con- 

 siderable loan raised by the Empress likely to retard the affair. His 

 opinion of Mr. [William] Lee's presence in Teschen. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XXXIX, 91. 



From W[illia]m Vernon. 1779. April 3. Boston. 



Duplicate of XLV, 204c. Incloses a letter from Governor Greene; 

 visited his seat at Warwick where he had the pleasure of seeing Mrs. 

 Mecom. A. L. S. 3 p. XLV, 204d. 



From D'Acosta freres. 1779. April 3. Paris. 



Concerning the arms furnished by them on Mr. Lee's order which 

 he refused to receive. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIV, 7. 



From Law [ren]ce Boyd. 1779. April 3. Brest Road. 



Concerning five English prisoners on board the " Patience " brig, who, 

 hearing of the cartel for the Americans being settled, have applied 

 to him for a passage to England ; begs Franklin to take their case 

 into consideration and grant their discharge. L. S. 2 p. XIV, 8. 



