Letters to Benjamin Franklin 103 



From [Sir] Edward Newenham. 1779. June 29. Calais. 



Entreating Franklin to obtain another pass from His Majesty, as a 

 protection against any of his privateers, on his passage from England to 

 Ireland ; the former pass is out of date and useless. A. L. S. I p. 



XIV, 222. 



From D[avid] H[artley]. 1779. June 29. London. 



Concerning the negotiation for peace lately set on foot; his own 

 position as mediator; some recent events which may delay the pro- 

 posed treaty for some time; reasons why he considers Spain's manifesto 

 can make no difference in the grounds of this negotiation ; his view of 

 what America's policy should be towards France and Spain, in case of 

 an opportunity arising for her to enter into a ten years' neutrality with 

 Great Britain. A. L. S. 4 p. (Copy.) XIV, 223. 



From John Bondfield. 1779. June 29. Bordeaux. 



Advising Franklin that he has drawn upon him for several sums 

 which he begs him to honor. The Spanish fleet prevented from leaving 

 port by contrary winds. A. L. S. i p. XIV, 224. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1779. June 29. Nantes. 



Has at length obtained a number of auditors to examine his accounts. 

 A. L. S. I p. XXXVIII, 33. 



FroTTi Jules, Comte de Montfort. 1779. June 30. Passy. 



Accepting with pleasure Franklin's kind invitation to celebrate with 

 him the anniversary of "our glorious independence." A. L. S. I p. 

 (In French.) XIV, 225. 



From Guinot (?). 1779. June 30. Paris. 



Is the bearer of a bill drawn on Franklin for a small amount. A, L. 

 S. I p. (In French.) XIV, 226. 



From J[ohn] Torris. 1779. June 30. Dunkirk. 



Sending Franklin an account of the cruise of the " Black Prince," 

 Capt. Stephen Marchant; desires to know what is to be done with the 

 twenty-one prisoners Capt. M. put on shore, as well as his orders con- 

 cerning the ransomed brig. Sent Capt. Marchant Franklin's directions 

 about the packet boats. Has sent one of his clerks express to Morlaix 

 to attend to the cutters and their prizes. L. S. 3 p. XIV, 227. 



