Letters to Benjamin Franklin 169 



enemy who are far superior to his whole force. Hopes Franklin will 

 approve his arrangements on board the " Alliance." Men and officers 

 on board the " Bon Homme Richard " in want of everything; afraid to 

 mention this to M. de Chaumont after his unmerited reproaches; has 

 written to Dr. Bancroft on the subject of his misunderstanding with 

 de Chaumont; hopes Franklin approves his attitude. A. L. S. 4 p. 



XVI, 106. 



From Mme. Brillon. [1779. November] 13. Saturday. LaThuillerie. 



Has been away for sixteen days and has not heard from him. Sends 

 compliments of her family. A. L. i p. (In French.) XLIII, 32. 



From W[illia]m R. Boyd. 1779. November 14. Nantes Castle. 



Begs Franklin to procure his release from prison; has been in the 

 American navy. Falsely accused of breaking jail and taking money 

 from the Agent. Received three wounds in the American service. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, 107. 



From Coder. 1779. November 15. Paris. 



Grateful for Franklin's intervention on his brother's behalf; begs 

 him to say a few good words in his favor to M. de Sartine, that justice 

 may be rendered him. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVI, 108. 



From M. F. d'lvernois. 1779. November 15. Geneva. 



Franklin's connection with M. de Vergennes fits him above all men 

 to make the truth known. His fellow-citizens have a difficult course to 

 follow, but they have a new model to imitate. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XVI, 109^. 



From Baron de Brady. 1779. November 16. Tabor. 



His brother is a Captain in the American army; wishes to obtain a 

 military position for himself, A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, no. 



Frojn Mme. Brillon. 



[1779?] Tuesday [November ?] 16. La Thuillerie. 



Has received Franklin's story of the " Whistle " translated into 

 French by himself. It amused them all very much. Will try in 



