Letters to Benjamin Franklin 187 



From Dr. [Edward] Bancroft. [1779?] 



Letter just received from Mr. Ridley in Maryland; news of Mr, 

 John Adams being appointed to return to Europe and assist in any future 

 treaty of peace ; Mr. [John] Laurens appointed Secretary of Embassy at 

 the French Court. L. in 3d P. i p. XLI, 86. 



From [Major-General] J[ohii] Beckwith. 1779. 



The misfortunes of the American troops due principally to want of 

 discipline, and perhaps of vigilance and experience in their commanders ; 

 where Gen. Washington has commanded in person things have never 

 gone very ill, but he cannot be everywhere. Offers his services to 

 assist in training the troops. A. L. S. 3 p. XLII, 116. 



[Dr. Franklin's answer, dated May 17, 1779, is printed in Works (Sparks, 

 VIII, 348, Bigelow, VI, 387, Smyth, VII, 315).] 



From Jno. Badger. [1779?] Lyons. 



Laying claim to certain lands in Pennsylvania purchased by his 

 mother's brother, Izaac Maritt. L. in 3d P. 2 p. XLI, 134. 



From Pere [Joseph Etienne] Bertier. \_Circa 1779.] 



Presenting his respects to Franklin. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



XLIII, 136. 



From Bethman. \_Circa 1779.] 



Will call again on Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams. N. in 3d P. i p. 



LXX, 27 b. 



From Beaugeard. [Circa 1779.] 



Inviting Franklin and his grandson to dine with him on March 28th. 

 Engraved N. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XLIII, 140. 



From Mme. Brillon. [Circa 1779.] 



Informing Franklin and his grandson that they are invited to dine at 

 Mme. Watelets'. A. N. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) LXX, 30c. 



From [Pierre Jean Georges] Cabanis. [Circa 1779.] 



Our Lady of Auteuil [Mme. Helvetius], Abbe de la Roche and 

 himself accept Franklin's invitation. The former does not promise 

 positively, as Franklin seems to prefer the Countess de Forbach to her. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) LXX, 39- 



