I20 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



intends to leave that night for Berlin; omitted a personal leave-taking 

 for fear of increasing Franklin's displeasure. A. L. S, 2 p. (In 

 French.) XV, 78. 



From Le Ray de Chaumont. 1779. July 28. Passy. 



Thinks it will be necessary to delay the departure of the " Bon Homme 

 Richard," in order to furnish Capt. Jones with a better crew; in this 

 case desires Franklin to order Captain Landais to leave L'Orient at 

 once, in the " Alliance," and cruise to the north of Scotland until the 

 end of September. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XV, 79. 



From O'heguerty. 1779. July 28. Nancj-. 



Desires to enter the American army. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XV, 80. 



Fro/« [Marquis de] la Fayette. 1779. July 28. Havre. 



Hears that a frigate has just arrived at Brest, which may have 

 brought news from America; begs to be informed of anything which 

 may concern his fellow-citizens. Contradictory reports concerning 

 Charleston; knows not what to believe; evident that Fort la Fayette is 

 taken. A. L. S. 2 p. XV, 81. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 



1779- July 28. "Bon Homme Richard," L'Orient. 



Concerning the court-martial at present in progress; the matter of 

 the " Bon Homme Richard " and the " Alliance " having run foul of 

 each other not yet settled ; two quartermasters before the Court, charged 

 with conspiracy at sea; evidence strongly against them; should any 

 person be condemned to death, will suspend the execution of the sen- 

 tence until the arrival of Franklin's orders. Has sent one of his officers 

 to Nantes in hopes of enlisting a number of Americans who arrived 

 there in the cartel. A. L. S, 2 p. XV, 82. 



Fro?n J[oh]n Diot. 1779. July 28. Morlaix. 



Forwarding a journal of all the proceedings of the " Black Prince " 

 during her cruise; account of her prizes and prisoners; begs Franklin 

 to hasten the condemnation of the said prizes. Certificate enclosed 

 [dated August 26, 1779] of certain English prisoners having arrived 

 safely at the prison of Bague. A. L. S. 3 p. XV, 147. 



