i6o Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From P[ierre] Landais. 1779. October 24. "The Helder." 



Why he has been prevented from complying with Franklin's order 

 of the 15th inst. ; does not wish to go without a certificate from Mr. 

 Cottineau [de Kloguene]. Captain of the " Pallas," who is ill, but 

 fears that if he stays longer, Franklin or the French Minister will sus- 

 pect him of delaying matters. A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, 65. 



From [Edme Jacques] Genet. [C/rcc 1779.] October 24. Versailles. 



Transmitting several interesting papers from the Royal American 

 Gazette ; calls attention to the aspersions and lies they contain ; desires 

 Franklin's observations thereon for publication ; they will appear as if by 

 some anonymous writer in London. A. L. in 3d P. 3 p. XL, 204. 



From Traxler. 1779. October 25. Stanz. 



His project of bringing Swiss and German troops to America. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVI, 66. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1779. October 25. Amsterdam. 



Believes that the reply of the States-General to Sir J[oseph] 

 Y[orke]'s memorial will be very satisfactory to Congress. Begs for 

 the return of the proposed treaty. General discomfiture in England. 

 Mr. Sayre anxious to have the letters of marque promised by Franklin. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 125. 



From Cradock Taylor. 1779. October 25. Aix. 



Encloses proofs of his being an American ; rather than go into the 

 English service again, will enter the French, provided there is no 

 hope of his returning to his native country. A. L. S. i p. XVI, 67. 



From Le Brun. 1779. October 25. Paris. 



Desired by Messrs. de la Goaner, of Corunna, to find out if Arthur 

 Lee is still the Deputy of Congress at the Court of Spain, as it has 

 been some time since they have been honored with his correspondence. 

 They are also anxious to hear some news of Capt. Conyngham, con- 

 cerning whose fate they are uneasy. A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, 68. 



