Letters to Benjamin Franklin 121 



From John McCraken. 1779. July 29. Morlaix. 



Was a passenger on board the " Dublin " when she was taken by the 

 " Black Prince " ; is now at liberty to return to Bristol ; anxious to re- 

 join his family there and then embark with them for Pennsylvania; 

 begs Franklin's advice and assistance; is a native of Ireland; mentions 

 various of his relatives in America. A. L. S. 3 p. XV, 83. 



From Jona[than] Williams, [Sr.]. 1779. July 29. Boston, 



Concerning Franklin's scheme for aiding Mrs. Mecom; is willing 

 to assist in every possible way. Introducing Col. Watson. A. L. S. 

 I p. XV, 83H. 



From Joseph Miller. 1779. July 29. Tours. 



Commanded the brig " Sampson " when she was taken in August, 

 1778, by the " Gen. Mifflin"; has been a prisoner ever since; begs that 

 he may be allowed to return to England; never took up arms against 

 America; was always in the merchant service. A. L. S. i p. XV, 84. 



From Jona[than] Williams, [Sr.]. 1779, July 29. Boston. 



Introducing Mr. Knox, the General's brother. A. L. S. i p. 



XV, 84>4. 



From [Barbeu] Dubourg. 1779. July 29. Paris. 



At M. la Lande's request, urges Franklin to grant to M. des Raggi 

 his protection that he may embark for America to fight for the country 

 on sea and to serve her on land. Reminds Franklin again of M. 

 Gregoire, a merchant of Havre, who desires a small consulship of 

 agency in the American service. Awaits with eagerness the remainder 

 of Franklin's works, including the " Morals of Chess " ; will endeavor 

 to use them to Franklin's satisfaction. Desires to know if he has sure 

 intelligence of the defeat of Gen. Prevost by Gen. Lincoln. A. L. S. 

 3 p. (In French.) XV, 85. 



From Keay. [1779.] July 29. Paris. 



Returning the History of Welsh Poetry, with thanks. Illness of 

 Mme. de Cheminot prevented their waiting on Franklin together, L. 

 in 3d P, I p, XL, 193. 



