178 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Edm[und] Jenings. 1779. December 6. Brussels. 



Sends a copy of the King's speech to Parliament. Will be pleased to 

 receive Franklin's commands; ambitious to serve his countrj\ A. L. S. 

 2 p. XVI, 148. 



From Fran[ci]s Coffyn. 1779. December 6. Dunkirk. 



Acknowledging the two commissions for the " Black Prince " and 

 " Princess." Aid given to Mr. Wharton and Mr. de Chaumont in their 

 mission. If Capt. Conyngham comes to Dunkirk will give him Frank- 

 lin's letter and furnish him with the necessary funds. Sorry that 

 Franklin has been troubled with complaints from some of the people of 

 the " Black Prince " ; gives an impartial opinion on the subject. Encloses 

 two letters for Franklin from Jonathan Arnold, late lieutenant of the 

 " Black Prince," who made his escape from prison with Capt. Conyng- 

 ham. A. L. S. 4 p. XVI, 149. 



From Pat [rick] Dowlin and others. 1779. December 7. Dunkirk. 



A warm denial of the charges brought by William Power and his 

 gang against their worthy friend, Mr. John Torris; his generous be- 

 havior to every individual of the crew of the " Black Prince." A. L. S. 

 2 p. XVI, 150. 



Fro?n J. Rocquette, A. Elserier & Freres Rocquette. 



1779. December 7. Rotterdam. 



Acknowledging Franklin's favor of August 6th concerning a first 

 draft of the United States, drawn on Franklin for $30, and presented 

 for payment; precautionary measures they have taken in case of forgery. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, 151. 



From R[ichard] Norway. 1779. December 7. 



Wishes to serve the American cause ; must conceal his true name until 

 he receives an answer. A. L. S. 2 p. XVI, 152. 



From J[ohn] Torris. 1779. December 7. Dunkirk. 



Vindicating himself of charges brought by certain prisoners, headed 

 by one William Power, who first swore allegiance to the United 

 States and now refuses to serve except under the English flag; Mr. 

 Coffyn and all honest citizens know his probity and no one has just 

 cause to complain of him for the armament of the " Black Prince." 

 A. L. S. 3 p. XVI, 153. 



