98 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



of the fact, supposing the attack to be planned against that State. 

 Concerning the capture by the Americans of a frigate with 26,000 

 pounds sterling worth of Indian goods on board, a seasonable and im- 

 portant supply for the use of the States. Size of the English fleet which 

 is assembled at St. Helena and ready to put to sea. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XIV, 196. 



From Allemand. 1779. June 22. Paris. 



Forwards Franklin the note he asked for; reproaches himself for the 

 trouble Franklin is so willing to take in aiding him to perfect his work 

 on canals. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



[Appended is a note in Franklin's hand concerning canals in America.] 



XIV, 197. 



From [John Hyacinth de] Magellan. 1779. June 22. London. 

 Asking Franklin to obtain the release of Richard Nairne, Captain of a 

 merchant vessel, taken by the French frigate "Flora"; Mr. Nairne's 

 brother in London will do all in his power to aid him. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XIV, 198. 



From [C. G. F.] D[umas]. 1779. June 22. The Hague. 



Warns him against two persons whose zeal for America may do more 

 harm than good. [M. de Neufville and the Baron de C] Presented 

 Messrs. [Sir John] Pringle and [Samuel W.] Stockton to the French 

 Ambassador. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 112. 



From [Samuel] Wharton. [1779.] June 22. [Paris.] 



Sends the newspaper containing the Spanish declaration of war. N. 

 in 3d P. I p. LXXI, 93. 



From John Bondfield. 1779. June 22. Bordeaux. 



The union of the two fleets at Corunna leaves no longer in doubt the 

 resolution of Spain. Arrival of an American vessel at Bilbao with 

 many prisoners, as well as four prizes. Expects great feats from Capt. 

 Jones. Names and dates of sailing of many vessels. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XIV, 199. 

 From Stephen Marchant. 

 1779- June 23. On board the "Black Prince." 

 Account of his cruise in the " Black Prince " and the prizes he cap- 

 tured ; sends a list of the prisoners he took, and also of the men taken 

 from him by the English ; an equal number ; hopes Franklin can arrange 

 an exchange. A. L. S. 5 p. XIV, 200. 



