148 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Barbeu] Dubourg. 1779. September 30. Paris. 



Desiring a letter of introduction for a young Frenchman, M. de 

 Valmer, who expects to travel in America; Madame de Cheminot, 

 one of Franklin's most ardent admirers, seconds this request. A. L. 

 S. 3 p. (In French.) XV, 230. 



From M. Brillon. [1779. Circa September.] 



Has just arrived from Havre. Called to greet Dr. Franklin and 

 his grandson and to present the compliments of Marquis de la Fayette 

 whom he saw at Havre. A. N. i p. (In French.) LXX, 34. 



From C[yrus] Griffin. 1779. September — . Philadelphia. 



Enclosing a packet of letters to be delivered to their address. Praises 

 M. [Conrad Alexandre] Gerard [de Rayneval] in the highest terms; 

 the enormous expense of entertaining prevented their paying him all 

 the attention he merited. Reason why Congress thought of recalling 

 all the Commissioners. A. L. S. 4 p. (Copy.) XV, 231. 



From William Scot. 1779. October i. L'Orient. 



An American subject; served on a French privateer; when he applied 

 for his freedom to go on board an American vessel, he was turned over 

 to a French man-of-war; on refusing to serve he was committed fo 

 prison; other American sailors in the same plight; begs Franklin to 

 obtain their release. A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, i. 



From J[ean] Holker. 1779. October 2. Montlgny. 



Solicits his interest on behalf of a Mrs. Butler, who was taken 

 by the " Black Prince " and lost some bonds and effects. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XVI, 2. 



From James Turing & Son. 1779. October 2. Middelburg. 



Their vessel, " De Brunetta," with a cargo of fruit and wine, was 

 seized as a prize by the American privateer "General Mifflin"; desires 

 indemnity as well as immediate restitution of their property. A, L. 

 S. 12 p. XVI, 2y2. 



