170 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



future not to pay too dearly for " the whistle," Has often been deceived 

 by others but has never deceived anyone herself. A. L. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XLIII, 34. 



Printed in Proc. Am. Philos. Soc, XL, 106. 



From D[avid] H[artley]. 1779. November 16. London. 



The enclosed letter from the Committee of Sick and Hurt (XVI, 

 109) requires no comment. Arranging details concerning the ex- 

 change of prisoners. A. L. S. i p. XVI, ill. 



From Veuve de Sanlecque. 1779. November 16. Paris. 



Heard that Franklin desired to procure some type; takes the liberty 

 of offering him all that is left of her husband's stock. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XVI, iii^. 



From Martel. 1779. November 17. Paris. 



Wishes information in regard to the commercial affairs of the United 

 States. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVI, 112. 



From Mile. Le Veillard. 1779. November 18. Dreux. 



Appreciates Franklin's desire to have her write to him, though she 

 infinitely prefers talking to him or indeed embracing him, although he 

 has accused her of doing it with a bad grace; in spite of his great 

 knowledge of men and things, accuses him of not understanding a 

 French girl. Reasons why she has not written before; gaieties incident 

 to her cousin's wedding. Expresses the greatest affection for him. 

 Sends messages from her father and mother. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) XVI, 113. 



From J[oli]ii Green. 1779. November 18. Nantes. 



Has heard that the "Alliance" is without a Commander; offers 

 his services. L. S. i p. XVI, 114. 



From J. Ingen Housz. 1779. November 18. Brussels. 



During his stay in England, was engaged in writing on small-pox 

 and inoculation, also upon electricity and medicine. Believes he could 

 be more useful to the world and to his Royal Mistress, were he al- 



