172 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Rob[er]t Montgomery. 1779. November 20. Alicante. 



Thanking Franklin for his intercession with the Count d'Aranda 

 on his behalf; encloses a copy of a Spanish letter written by the Gov- 

 ernor to the Minister, which acknowledges his justification; offers fur- 

 ther proof, in order to eradicate any doubt in Franklin's mind. A. 

 L. S. 4 p. XVI, 119. 



From [Le Ray] de Chaumont. 1779. November 20. Passy. 



Sends a letter and memoir, which may prove of use to M. Landais, 

 whose reputation suffers from the accounts in the gazettes. L. in 3d P. 

 I p. (In French.) XVI, 120. 



From Stephen Sayre. 1779. November 21. Amsterdam, 



Introducing Captains Hodgson and Grenel, both of whom merit 

 Franklin's assistance. Begs that the promised letter of marque may 

 be sent by the first post. A. L. S. i p. XVI, 121. 



From [Pahin Champlain de] la Blancherie. 



1779. November 22. Paris. 



Asks Franklin's interest on behalf of the institution which so engrosses 

 him; begs Franklin's presence at the next meeting. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XVI, 123. 



From William Hodgson. 1779. November 23. London. 



Relating to exchange of prisoi'ers detained at Forton. A. L. S. 

 3 p. LXI, 43. 



From . 1779. November 23. London. 



Relative to the exchange of prisoners at Morlaix. L. 2 p. 



XLIV, 39- 



From John de Neufville & Son. 1779. November 23. Amsterdam. 



Introducing Capt. Moses Grinnell, who had the misfortune lately 

 to fall into the enemy's hands, and begging Franklin to indicate to him 

 the best and speediest passage to America. A. L. S. i p. XVI, 124. 



