Letters to Benjamin Franklin 139 



From Le Due. 1779. September 8. 



Has written a eulogium on Franklin's genius. Begs Franklin's 

 influence with his Majesty to annul a certain order; is the victim of 

 calumnious enemies and an envious family. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XV, 178. 



From Gourlade & Moylan. 1779. September 8. L'Orient. 



Requesting his compliance with the annexed letter from Capt. Black- 

 well of the schooner, " Grand Tiger " ; pledge themselves for the faith- 

 ful performance of any instructions contained in the desired letter of 

 marque. A. L. S. 2 p. XV, 179. 



From W[illiam] Alexander. 1779. September 8. St. Germain. 



Their intention to dine with Franklin the Sunday of the ceremony 

 [Mr. Jonathan Williams's Jr., marriage with his daughter] ; ex- 

 pects Franklin and his grandson to dinner on Monday when they 

 may judge of the post-nuptial happiness of the young couple. A. L. 

 S. I p. XV, 180. 



From The Treasurer of Loans to The American Commissioners. 

 1779. September 8. Philadelphia. 



Notification of bills of exchange furnished to the States of New 

 Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, 

 New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and South 

 Carolina. A. L. S. Fra[nci]s Hopkinson. 4 p. (In duplicate.) 



LIV, 57. 

 From Baume. 1779. September 9. Paris. 



His efforts to eradicate the spots from the shirt, have failed. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XV, 182. 



From Dessoud (?). 1779. September 9. Loches. 



Enclosing a letter which he begs Franklin to forward to Phila- 

 delphia. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XV, 183. 



From Marie Elizabeth Delamoignon. 1779. September 10. Paris. 



Desires news of her nephew, le Chevalier de la Luzerne. A. L. S. 

 I p. (In French.) XV, 185. 



