i66 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1779. November 5. The Hague. 



Enclosing copy of the Resolution of the States-General on the sub- 

 ject of the Chevalier Yorke's memorial, and also a copy of the Chevalier's 

 new memorial. (6 p. in French.) Attempt made on the life of 

 Paul Jones by the English prisoners. Further proofs of untrustworthi- 

 ness on the part of Chevalier G[ran]d. A. L. S. i p. XXXIX, 131. 



From W[illia]m R. Boyd. 1779. November 5. Nantes Castle. 



Desires to be released from prison ; is an American sailor, and wishes to 

 return to his native land. A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, 91. 



From Joseph Pine. 1779. November 6. Angers. 



After being released by Capt. Allen and given a passport to England, 

 he fell into the hands of the French and is now in prison; begs for his 

 liberty. A. L. S. i p. XVI, 92. 



From George Mitchell. 1779. November 6. Brittany. 



Wishes to go to America; begs to be released from prison; his father 

 famous for the number of persons he brought to America from London- 

 derry, Ireland. A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, 93. 



From Chevalier de la Gaudinay. 



1779. November 6. " Grandville." 



Desires to serve in the American army or mvy; is in the French 

 service, so desires secrecy. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XVI, 94. 



From Chevalier W. A. von Steuben. 1779. November 6. Custrin. 



Having seen in the French Gazette that his son was actually in the 

 American service as Inspector-General, he again takes the liberty of 

 enclosing a letter to be forwarded to him. A. L. S. 2 p. (In Ger- 

 man, with French translation.) XVI, 94^^. 



From [Baron] J. D. Van der Capellen. 1779. Novembers. Zvvolle. 



Begs Franklin not to sign his name on the outside of the envelope, as it 

 excites too much curiosity, leading to the last one being opened. Good 

 news from Capt. [J. G.] Diriks. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XVI, 95. 



