140 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From W. Touzel. 1779. September 10. Tours. 



Begs Franklin to procure passage for America, for himself and their 

 friends who desire to join the service. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XV, 186. 



From Baron de Holtzendorff. 1779. September 11. Paris 



Requesting Dr. Franklin to appoint a time when he can confer 

 with him on an important matter. N. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



LXX, 117. 

 From Vicomte de la Potherye d'Andilly. 

 1779. September 12. Fort I'Eveque. 



In extreme distress on account of debt; throws himself on Franklin's 

 generosity. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XV, 189. 



From J[ohn] Torris. 1779. September 12. Dunkirk. 



Cheering effect of Franklin's remarks concerning the prisoners 

 and crew of the "Black Prince"; her approaching departure; Mr. 

 Coffj-n voices the general desire that her Captain should have a com- 

 mission. Long delay in the condemnation of the prizes ; appeals to 

 Franklin's sense of justice in his misfortunes. A. L. S. 3 p. XV, 190. 



From [Arthur] Lee. 1779. September 12. Paris. 



Returning journals to Dr. Franklin. N. in 3d P. i p. 



LXX, 130b. 



From . [1779.] September 12. Chaillot. 



Has just arrived from the country and wishes to see Dr. Franklin. 

 Asks if she can dine with him to-day. L. i p. (In French.) 



LXX, 63 b. 



i^roOT J [onathan] Williams, Jr. 1779. September 13. St. Germain. 



Desire of Mr. Alexander to ascertain from Lord McCartney the 

 particular situation of his estates and affairs on the island [of Grenada]. 

 A. L. S. I p. XXXVIII, 52. 



From Bartholomew Raredon. 1779. September 13. Fougeres. 



An American sailor; his various misfortunes since leaving home; his 

 present imprisonment; hopes Franklin will obtain his release. A. L. 

 S. 2 p. XV, 191. 



