130 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 

 1779. August 13. On board the "Bon Homme Richard." 



Enclosing the proceedings of the court-martial relative to the " Bon 

 Homme Richard " and the " Alliance " being run foul of each other. 

 Asks Franklin's advice respecting the proper division of prize-money 

 belonging to the little squadron. AI. de Chaumont's journey kind but 

 useless; all the necessary measures for engaging the men were taken be- 

 fore his appearance. Expects to sail the following day. Good under- 

 standing prevails among the little squadron. A. L. S. 2 p. XV, 123. 



From P[ierre] Landais. 

 1779. August 13. On board the "Alliance." 



Unable to comply with Franklin's orders to proceed on a cruise, ow- 

 ing to the sinking of the prize brig on the 27th inst. ; will leave the said 

 prize in the hands of Messrs. Gourlade and Moylan. Concerning the 

 charges made by the Captain of the Swedish ship "Victoria" for the 

 maintenance of himself and crew; his reasons for considering them ex- 

 ceedingly unfair. L. S. I p. XV, 124. 



From God. de Gigglong (?). 1779. August 14. Paris. 



Thinks Franklin has forgotten to answer his letter of the 30th ult. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XV, 125. 



From [Barbeu] Dubourg. 1779. August 14. Paris. 



Will direct the person to M. Grand and hopes they can come to some 

 agreement. Recommends M. Gregoire to Franklin's favor; his desire 

 to be intrusted in some way with the welfare of the Americans. A. L. S. 

 I p. XV, 126. 



Frojn Conrad Bauer. 1779. August 16. Dunkerque. 



A certain Wagner, of Seerbriicken, has lodged at his house and left 

 without paying his bill. Asks whether Wagner will soon return. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. LIX, 3. 



From Sam[ue]l Tabor, 1779. August 16. Rotterdam. 



Begs pardon for troubling Franklin with the enclosed letter, which 

 he desires forwarded to his friend Mr. Gordon. A. L. S. i p. 



XV, 127. 



