Letters to Benjamin Franklin 171 



lowed to stay where he pleased; England agrees with him and Vienna 

 does not. Visits he paid to Sir John Pringle, Lord Shelburne and Dr. 

 Priestley. Has sent Franklin his book, also two papers on electricity; 

 wishes he could spend the winter in Paris to superintend the transla- 

 tion of his works; expects to pay Franklin a visit very shortly. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. XVI, 115. 



From G[ustavus] Conyngham. 1779. November 18. Amsterdam. 



His escape from Mill Prison; harsh treatment he has experienced; 

 desires to retaliate; always ready to serve his country. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XVI, 116. 



Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 346. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1779. November 18. Amsterdam. 



Everything adjusted on board the squadron. Capt. Conyngham's 

 escape from an English prison and his arrival at Amsterdam. A. L. 

 S. I p. XXXIX, 132. 



From John de Neufville & Son. 1779. November 18. Amsterdam. 



Encloses letters; has forwarded others to the Texel for M. Dumas. 

 Squadron delayed further. A. L. S. i p. XVI, 117. 



From The Treasurer of Loans to The American Commissioners. 

 1779) November 19 to 1780, October 23. Philadelphia. 



Statement of sets of exchange issued to the States of New Hamp- 

 shire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New 

 Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Caro- 

 lina, and Georgia. 



Has reason to believe that the Continental loan office bills have 

 been counterfeited in New York, but as yet has not seen any of these 

 counterfeits. L. S. Fra[nci]s Hopkinson. 9 p. LXIV, 22-29. 



From "Friend" [Edward Bridgen]. 1779. November 19. London. 



Directions as to his future address. Motto for medals. Question 

 of the coins; the design, mottoes, emblems, cost, etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XVI, 118. 



