Letters to Benjamin Franklin 62 



From Woestyn Brothers. 1779. April 16. Dunkerque. 



Extremely anxious that Franklin should permit them to name their 

 frigate after him ; the influence such a name would have in promoting 

 their enterprise, in which they would consider themselves only too 

 fortunate, should Franklin take an interest. L, S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XIV, 39. 



Ffom [Barbeu] Dubourg. 1779 [?]. April 17. Paris. 



Recommends the enclosed letter to Franklin's care, written by a de- 

 voted mother, a friend of Mile. Basseport, to her son in Philadelphia. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XIV, 40. 



From . 1779. April 17. 



Regarding the capture of indigo by Captain Davison, who held 

 no commission from Congress, from a ship commanded by Captain 

 Noble, from New York for London, and carried into a Swedish port. 

 L. 2 p. XLIV, 35. 



From Jno. Emery. 1779. April 17. Bilbao. 



Concerning the cutter, " Saucy Jack," Captain Sargent Ingersoll, 

 which was taken too nigh the shore to be a legal prize; the cutter 

 belongs to himself and Nat[haniel] Tracy, of Newburyport; begs Frank- 

 lin to mention the affair to Count d'Aranda on the chance that she 

 may be recovered. A. L, S. 2 p. XIV, 41. 



From ■Will[iam] MacCreery. 1779. April 17. Bordeaux. 



Answers Franklin's inquiries concerning the duties on the exporta- 

 tion of salt from the ports of France. Expects to sail in the Buck- 

 skin about the loth of May, if Franklin has any letters or despatches 

 he desires to send. A. L. S. 2 p. XIV, 42. 



From D'amchaga. 1779. April 17. Paris. 



Making an appointment to see Franklin the next day; hopes to see 

 him Monday at M. Amelot's dinner. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



XIV, 43. 



