i86 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1779. December 31. The Hague. 



Enclosing a further declaration by Amsterdam on the subject of the 

 Resolution of November 17th relative to Paul Jones [3 p.]. Account 

 of a stormy quarrel between the Grand Facteur and himself. Copy of 

 letter from Paul Jones [i p.] about some small matters on the "Al- 

 liance." A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 140. 



From A[nielia] Barry. 1779. December 31. Leghorn, 



Heard only a few days before of the death of her revered god-mamma. 

 Is most grateful for Franklin's generosity in regard to the profits from 

 the sale of Gov. Pownall's new edition of her father's map ; hopes 

 therewith to educate her four children. Asks for Franklin's literary 

 works with his inscription, " Gift to My Dear Child," on the title page. 

 A. L. S. 4 p. XVI, 184. 



From Marie du St. Esprit (Abbesse de I'Ave Maria de Paris). 

 1779. . Paris. 



Their admiration and respect for Franklin and their prayers for his 

 preservation. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XVI, 185. 



From Philip Mazzei. 1779. December — . Nantes. 



Appointed agent in January, 1779, for the Governor and Council of 

 Virginia. On account of delay in remittances, used his own funds and 

 borrowed more; now, Messrs. D'Acosta, of Nantes, refuse to make him 

 adequate advances on his letter of credit; begs Franklin's advice in the 

 matter. L S. 2 p. XVI, 186. 



From Messrs. Famin, Devoize & Cie. 1779. December, Paris. 



Propose to establish an improved distillery for brandy, liquors, etc., 

 in Catalonia, Spain, and describe their plan. Jean Baptiste Famin ap- 

 plies for the appointment of Consul for the United States at Barcelona. 

 Mem. 13 p. (In French.) LVII, 28. 



From Rich[ard] Bache. [1779.] 



Sends this letter by M. Gerard; his popularity in Philadelphia; af- 

 fection they all have for him. Sends furs and newspapers. A. L. S. 

 I p. (First part missing.) LVIII, 71. 



