192 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Marquis de] la Fayette. [1779.] 



The Ministry awaiting news from Comte d'Estaing before doing 

 anything. A. L. S. 3 p. XLII, 143. 



From [Marquis de] la Fayette. [^Circa 1779.] Paris. 



Enclosing a paper which he intends presenting to the several Min- 

 isters, in order to impress them with a favorable opinion of American 

 trade. A, L. S. i p. XLII, 144. 



From Mme. de la Fayette. [1779?] 



Wishes to know if Mr. Edward Newenham is in Paris and his ad- 

 dress. This information desired by M. de la Fayette, who is still in 

 Lorraine. A. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XLIV, 218. 



From [Gen. Chevalier de] Laneuville. [1779?] 



A Brigadier-general in the service of the United States; has returned 

 to France; sends Franklin certificates and testimonials given to him by 

 Congress and the general officers of the army. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XLII, 62. 



From Frangois Lanthenar. [1779.] Lyons. 



Wishes to emigrate to America. Mem. i p. (In French.) 



LXXI, 134. 



From Trois Freres de Laporte. [1779?] 



Fell into the hands of English privateers, while on their way to 

 America to enter the service of the State of Georgia. Were imprisoned 

 in England for nearly a year and lost all their money and effects. Ap- 

 peal for assistance. L. 2 p. (In French.) LX, 39. 



From [Abbe Lefebvre] de la Roche. [Circa 1779.] 



Is still invalided and cannot go out. Mme. Helvetius sends small 

 seed of Altamaha plant for Franklin's grandson. Asks Franklin to send 

 him a few" bottles of Madeira or Sherry wine. A. L. S. i p. 



XLIV, 237. 



