Letters to Benjamin Franklin 109 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1779. July 6. Nantes. 



Transmitting a letter from his arbitrators, to be delivered into Mr. 

 Lee's hand, and a certificate of its delivery to be returned. A. L. S. 

 I p. XXXVIII, 36. 



From Frederick Guillaume, Baron de Bessel. 



1779- July 6. Hannover. 



His military services to the King of Prussia; the two works he has 

 published relative to his profession. Begs Franklin to recommend him 

 to Congress and to Gen. Washington, in order that he may obtain a suit- 

 able position in the American army. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XV, 22. 



From Rob[er]t Montgomery. 1779. July 6. Alicante. 



On the 26th ult., wrote Franklin of his ill treatment and arrest, not- 

 withstanding he showed his certificate and passport given him by the 

 Plenipotentiaries of the United States; however, on his representing 

 the facts to the Minister of War at Madrid, his grievances were re- 

 dressed with all honor and expedition. A. L. S. i p. XV, 23. 



jprom Benjamin Vaughan. 1779. July 6. London. 



Franklin's paper on the " Aurora " has been a good deal controverted, 

 which has led him to make great exertions. Death of Henly. Com- 

 parison between air at the height of forty feet and that at the pole; 

 the former 10,000 times rarer. L. 2 p. XV, 24. 



From [Gen. Chevalier de] Laneuville. 1779. July 7. Paris. 



Has only just received Franklin's invitation to celebrate with him the 

 American independence; greatly sensible of the honor done him and as 

 keenly disappointed at having been unable to drink to the thirteen United 

 States of America. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XV, 25. 



From Charles Collins. 1779. July 8. Pembroke Prison. 



Writes on behalf of himself and the other American prisoners in 

 Pembroke, who desire to be released from their present confinement, 

 but if this be impossible, they ask for some clothing, as they are reduced 

 to absolute nakedness. A. L. S. 2 p. XV, 26. 



