Letters to Benjamin Franklin 117 



From [Bernard] Dehez. 1779. July 23. Saint Sebastien. 



Concerning the capture by Capt. Conyngham of a French vessel from 

 London, laden with English merchandise; the legal process which en- 

 sued; authority invested in him by Capt. Conyngham to defend his side 

 of the case; desires the necessary funds to enable him to see the affair 

 through. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XV, 61. 



From Daniel Duchemin. 1779. July 23. Amiens. 



At present with his family; unable to accept Franklin's invitation to 

 stay with him, as he is suffering with rheumatism, the result of a 

 wound; has decided not to return to America; begs Franklin to procure 

 for him the sums due him. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XV, 62. 



From Pillat de la Coupe. 1779. July 23. Paris. 



Begs him to send the seven bills of exchange forwarded by M. Grand 

 for his acceptance. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XV, 63. 



From de la Lande. 1779. July 23. Paris. 



Introducing M. des Raggi, who desires to go to America, and establish 

 a business there. Sorry that the " Lodge of the Nine Sisters" will not 

 be able this year to have their celebration at Passy. 



[Note from M. Dubourg at the close of the above letter, endorsing 

 the recommendation and asking Franklin to procure him if possible a 

 free passage.] A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XV, 64. 



From Philip(pe) Wagner. 1779. July 23. Dunkirk. 



Desiring an advance of twenty louis to enable him to pay his expenses 

 to America. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XV, 65. 



From Jona[tlian] Williams, Jr. 1779. July 24. Nantes. 



Writes on behalf of the unfortunate American prisoners, recently ex- 

 changed ; Capt. Babcock willing to give them all ship room, provided 

 they are supplied with clothes, provisions and necessaries. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XXXVIII, 46. 



From John Bondfield. 1779. July 24. Bordeaux. 



Outlining the details of a business venture concerning the vessel " La 

 Marquise de Lafayette," which, though bought by the French Govern- 



