154 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From G. B. [David Hartley]. 1779. October 11. London. 



Sends copy of a letter he wrote Franklin on the 29th of June, which 

 he fears, miscarried. Still eager for an opportunity of forwarding the 

 blessed work of peace, and, in the name of philanthropy, desires a speedy 

 end of war. A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, 26. 



From Tristram Dalton. 1779. October 11. Newburyport. 



If nothing respecting the within-mentioned loss has been done, renews 

 his request on behalf of the owner. A. E. by Franklin, " Papers relating 

 to the ' Fair Play,' Capt. Giddings." A. L. S. i p. XVI, 27. 



From Cha[rle]s W[illia]m Blunt. 1779. October 11. 



Recommending Mr. Suard, whose affairs are deeply involved by the 

 capture of Grenada. L. S. 2 p. XVI, 28. 



From Marquis de la Fayette. 1779. October 11. Havre. 



From private intelligence, has reason to believe that a negotiation is 

 pending, a place having been pointed out for a meeting of the various 

 Ministers and Envoys; the interests of the United States will be chiefly 

 in the hands of the French ; reasons for doubting the ability of the 

 French diplomatists in such an affair; much as he is wedded to military 

 renown, offers his services to America upon this occasion ; his heart set 

 on American independence ; the only man of his rank who is acquainted 

 with American affairs; desires Franklin to place this proposition before 

 Count de Vergennes; entreats the strictest secrecy and begs that this 

 letter may be burnt. A. L. 4 p. XVI, 30. 



From [Sir George] Grand. 1779. October 11. Amsterdam. 



Enclosing letters and packets. Sent him a box of the best " kinkina " 

 [quinine] which he trusts he will have no need for. Great sensation 

 created at Amsterdam by Capt. Jones, who has not as yet honored him 

 with a visit; M. de Neufville has taken possession of him and exhibits 

 him as a curiosity. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XVI, 31. 



From D[avid] H[artley]. 1779. October 11. London. 



Concerning the exchange of prisoners; desires a passport for the 

 cartel ship to Morlaix, and a list of prisoners ready for exchange there; 



