i68 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Hieronymus Gradelmiiller. 1779. November 11. Erfurt. 



Desires to establish a printing-house in Philadelphia for the benefit of 

 the Germans there; however, can print in any language; wishes his ex- 

 penses paid ; mentions his qualifications for other employment. A. L. S. 

 3 p. (In German.) LIX, 88. 



Abstract of the same. 2 p. (In French.) XVI, 100. 



From John de Neufville & Son. 1779. November 11. Amsterdam. 



Has tried to prevent the captors of a certain vessel receiving money 

 in England on letters of exchange which fell into their hands. Com- 

 modore Jones to sail soon. A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, loi. 



From Jon[athan] Loring Austin. 1779. November 12. Boston. 



Has not time before the vessel's departure to inform Franklin of 

 occurrences here; refers him to the Hon. Mr. Adams, who sails by this 

 vessel. A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, 102. 



i^row I. Palmer. 1779. November 12. Germantown. 



Wrote in August, 1779, by his nephew, Joseph Palmer, passenger on 

 the "Mercury" packet; since then has heard nothing of him or the 

 vessel. His friend, Mr. Adams, sails the next day and will be able to 

 give Franklin all particulars of recent events. Evacuation of Rhode 

 Island by the enemy two weeks before, leaving the town of Newport 

 in a tolerably good condition. A. L. S. i p. XVI, 103. 



From Sam[ue]l Cooper. 1779. November 12. Boston. 



Introducing his little grandson, who is to sail for France under Mr. 

 Adams's care, where he will perfect himself in the French language. 

 A. L. S. I p. XVI, 104. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1779. November 13. " Serapis," Texel. 



Has been afraid to send evidence against Capt. Landais by post ; takes 

 advantage of M. Dumas's kindness to send it now. Is exceedingly 

 sorry for the unavoidable delay in sailing; difficulty of obtaining sup- 

 plies; embarrassed with more than 500 prisoners; expects to be ready 

 to start in a few days, though he must run the risk of meeting the 



