150 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Marquis de] la Fayette. 1779. October 6. Havre. 



Delighted with the news of the capture of the Baltic fleet by Capt. 

 Jones; this good news counteracts the impression of sorrow left by 

 Sir George Collier's expedition. Trusts to Count d'Estaing to re- 

 venge their injuries, though not with the cruelty practised by their 

 enemies. His reasons for regretting that he did not rejoin Washing- 

 ton's army ; thought he could be of more service on the other side of 

 the Atlantic. Hopes America will soon receive the much-needed sup- 

 plies of clothes, arms and ammunition. Asks his opinion in regard 

 to aiding the Irish. A. L. S. 4 p. XVI, 7. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas, 

 1779. October 6. At the Helder, Road of Texel, 



All the vessels safe in the Road ; mentions their names ; delivered 

 Franklin's letter to the Commodore [Jones]. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXXIX, 121. 



From Dufourny de Villiers. 1779. October 6. Havre. 



Comte de Chillau, Commander of the frigate " Diligente," desires 

 permission to wait on and relate to him various matters of interest. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVI, 8. 



From John de Neufville & Son. 1779. October 7. Amsterdam. 



Arrival of John Paul Jones, whose orders they have carried out to 

 the best of their ability. A L. S. 2 p. XVI, 9. 



From A. C. Schiiler. 1779. October 8. Brunswick. 



Begs him to forward the enclosed letters to his brother, in the 

 Duke of Brunswick's regiment, who was among those surrendered 

 with General Burgoyne. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XVI, 10. 



From A[inelia] Barry. 1779. October 8. Leghorn. 



Her long and painful residence at Barbary brought to an end. Frank- 

 lin having been deaf to her repeated supplications in favor of Mr. 

 Barry, has little hope of this letter being honored with any notice. 

 Desires his advice concerning the Proprietary grant for a piece of 

 ground in the Province of Pennsylvania. Annexes a copy of a poem 

 written to James Traile and his lady. A. L. S. 7 p. XVI, 11. 



