Letters to Benjamin Franklin 131 



From John Welsh. 1779. August 16. Cadiz. 



His late partnership with James Duff; in future will carry on the 

 business under his own signature. Forwards the enclosed letter from 

 their friends, Messrs. Ingles & Co., of Philadelphia. A. L. S. i p. 



XV, 128. 



From Tirsius Tellejus. 1779. August 17. Lutetia [Paris]. 



Hard lot of authors; acknowledges the receipt of assistance twice from 

 Franklin, again asks his aid. A. L. S. 2 p. (In Latin.) XV, 129. 



From [Marquis de] la Fayette. 1779. August 17. Havre. 



Nothing as yet in motion ; impatiently awaiting orders. Desires 

 Franklin's opinion of the ultimate attitude of Great Britain, and of 

 affairs in America. Delighted that his country is doing so much for 

 the noble cause in which he is so deeply engaged. Desires to know when 

 a favorable opportunity occurs of writing to Gen. Washington and his 

 acquaintances in that part of the world. A. L. S. 2 p. XV, 130. 



From John Bondfield. 1779. August 17. Bordeaux. 



In daily expectation of hearing of the safe arrival of the ships under 

 the convoy of M. La Motte Picquet. Desires to know if there is hope 

 of his receiving any indemnification for the loss of his property in " La 

 Marquise de la Fayette," A. L. S. 2 p. XV, 131. 



From J. Gary. 1779. August 18. Paris. 



Begging Franklin to forward the enclosed. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XV, 132. 



From The Navy Board, Eastern Department. 



1779. August 18. Boston. 



In regard to differences which had arisen among the officers of the 

 "Alliance." Matter referred to the Marine Committee of Congress. 

 A. L. S. by J[ames] Warren et al. i p. LIV, 56. 



From Arthur Lee. 1779. August 18. Paris. 



Thanking Franklin for having communicated to Count de Vergennes 

 his letter of the 14th. A. L. S. i p. XV, 133. 



