Letters to Benjamin Franklin 163 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1779. October 29. The Hague. 



Enclosing the opinion of the College of Admiralty at Amsterdam in 

 answer to Sir J[oseph] Y[orke]'s memorial letter received from New- 

 foundland from Wm. Franklin. A. L. S. i p. (2 p. in French.) 



XXXIX, 127. 



From [Capt. Joseph] Varage. 1779. October 29. L'Orient. 



Sends Franklin a signal code which he arranged with Capt. Jones. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVI, 78. 



From J[ean] Holker. 1779. October 29. Rouen. 



Concerning Mrs. Butler's claim for property lost at sea; his wife pre- 

 sents her compliments, and is glad Franklin liked the apple jelly. A. L. 

 S. 2 p. XVI, 79- 



jproOT [Pierre Frangois Andre] Mechain. 1779. October 30. Paris. 



Begging Franklin's protection on behalf of M. de Roemer, who de- 

 sires to settle in America, and about whom the Marquis de la Fayette 

 has already written. A. L. S. . 2 p. (In French.) XVI, 80. 



From Gautray. 1779. October 30. Dourdan. 



Begs Franklin to procure him some occupation. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XVI, 82. 



From Chevalier O'Gorman. 1779. October 30. Tonnerre. 



The quantity of that year's vintage small, but the quality excellent; 

 mentions prices at which he hopes to furnish Franklin with several 

 casks. Good wishes for the success of Count d'Estaing; reminds Frank- 

 lin of his desire to become one day a subject of the United States. 

 Hopes to receive a visit from Franklin when America is free and there 

 will be plenty of time to enjoy the fruits of his vintage. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XVI, ^2%. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1779. October 31. The Hague. 



Copies of letters from M. de la Vauguyon and Dumas to Jones, a 

 propos of his departure with the squadron for Dunkirk; second furious 

 memorial printed by Sir J[oseph] Y[orke] ; advisability of the squadron 



