Letters to Benjamin Franklin 175 



From J[ean] Holker. 1779. November 30. Rouen. 



Acknowledging Franklin's favor of the 22d ult., and promising to 

 look after the eight boxes, sent from Amsterdam, until further notice; 

 his eagerness to oblige Franklin in every possible way; his wife's great 

 admiration and affection for Franklin ; begs him to visit them. Anxious 

 for news of Comte d'Estaing's expedition. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XVI, 135. 



From Due de la Rochefoucauld. [1779. November.] 



Would not have enough time to translate the " Amiens letter." If 

 he wishes, he could send it to the editor of the Journal, who understands 

 such matters. Encloses a note by M. Turgot. Asks if it is true that 

 New York has been taken. A. L. in 3d P. 2 p. (In French.) 



XLIV, 224. 



From Due de la Vauguyon. 1779. November. The Hague. 



Has informed Mr. Johnes [Jones] of the King's intentions, as trans- 

 mitted by M. de Sartine; Mr. Jones's conduct in this affair has been 

 most admirable; all he asks is that his crew shall not lose their share 

 of the prize money and that his prisoners may be exchanged for Amer- 

 icans. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XVI, 136. 



From J[onatlian] Williams, [Jr.]. 1779. December i. Nantes. 



Arrival of the schooner called the "Committee" from Boston; news 

 of Count d'Estaing being in Georgia. A. L. S. i p. XXXVIII, 55. 



From A[lexander] Gillon. 

 1779. December i. Frankfort-on-the-Main. 



Concerning the purchase and fitting out of two large ships, built at 

 Amsterdam; believes with Franklin's aid, Capt. Jones's skill and his 

 own assiduity that there is a fair prospect of their procuring a fleet 

 for America; his disinterested devotion to that country; begs Franklin 

 to take him by the hand and steer him through this difficulty. L. S. 

 3 p. XVI, 137. 



From [Friederich Anton] Mesmer. 1779. December i. Paris. 



As Franklin has shown an interest in the advantages arising from the 

 discovery of animal magnetism, hopes that he will satisfy himself of 



