Letters to Benjamin Franklin 147 



From Moreau. 1779. September 28. Paris. 



Sends the razors, in order that Franklin may try them before recom- 

 mending them. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XV, 225. 



From Lucy. 1779. September 28. Meaux. 



Begs Franklin's intercession on behalf of several American sailors, 

 now prisoners in France. A. L. S, 2 p. ( In French. ) XV, 226. 



From Stephen Marchant. 1779. September 29. Dunkirk. 



Safe arrival in the " Black Prince "; has ten prisoners in Dunkirk jail. 



Is just setting out for Ostend to take command of the frigate, the 



" Countess of Berigen " ; will wait on Franklin in a few days with 



the journal of his entire cruise. A, L. S. i p. XV, 227. 



From Delagrange. 1779. September 29. Bfancourt. 



His wife and children suffering for want of food; implores Frank- 

 lin's assistance. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XV, 228. 



From The Board of Treasury. 1779. September 29. Philadelphia. 



Refers to Resolutions of Congress [of July 26, 1779] that medals 

 to commemorate the storming of Stony Point be struck, and asks that 

 Franklin have them made as soon as possible. Colonel Henry, a 

 gallant actor on the occasion, who bears this letter may be able to 

 assist the medallist. A. L. S. Rob[ert] Troup, Secretary. 2 p. 



LIV, 59. 



From Brilhac [?]. 1779. September 29. Rennes. 



Project to make Concarneau, in Brittany, a free port for the Amer- 

 icans ; advantages of the port. L. S. 4 p. ( In French. ) XLIV, 37. 



From Samuel Wharton. 1779. September 29. Paris. 



Returns the Journals of Congress and the newspapers with thanks; 

 details concerning the price of copper in 1770. A. L. in 3d P. i p. 



XV, 229. 



