136 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From W[illiani] Lee. 1779. September i. Frankfort. 



Has received no letter from Franklin since June, when he appeared 

 unwilling to make any further applications to the French Ministers for 

 the arms, artillery and ammunition for the State of Virginia; desires 

 that Franklin will decline taking any further steps in that business. 

 A. L. S. I p. XV, 161. 



From Sain[uel] Smith. 1779. September 2. Nantes. 



On his way from Philadelphia to France was captured, and therefore 

 destroyed certain bills in his possession drawn on the Commissioners 

 of the United States; has reason to believe that the other bills of the set 

 were likewise destroyed ; warns Franklin against accepting any of these 

 bills without consulting him. A. L. S. 2 p. XV, 162. 



From D'amchaga. \_Circa 1779.] September 2. Paris. 



Inquiring if Dr. Franklin will dine at home. N. in 3d P. i p. (In 

 French.) LXX, 20. 



From Abbe Nolin. [1779.] September 2. Versailles. 



Begging his assistance in finding two boxes of plants sent him from 

 Philadelphia. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XL, 45. 



From Cradock Taylor. 1779. September 3. Aix. 



M. Gregoire will convince Franklin that he (Taylor) is no impostor; 

 Mr. Frazer will also have informed Franklin who he is; hopes under 

 these circumstances he may procure his liberty. A. L. S. i p. XV, 163. 



From Chevalier de Sauseuil. 1779. September 3. Paris. 



Believes Franklin knows enough of him to pity his unemployed state. 

 A. L. S. I p. XV, 164. 



From Roger Luscombe. 1779. September 3. Angers. 



Held a prisoner in France ; desires Franklin to procure his release 

 and enable him to obtain a passage to America; long ago his friend 

 and cousin, Gen. Horatio Gates, promised him a surgeon's berth in the 

 army, and therefore is anxious to join him. A. L. S. i p. XV, 165. 



