2IO Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Gourlade & Moylan. 1780. January 19. L'Orient. 



The arrival of the "Black Prince" at I'Orient some days before; 

 during eighteen days' cruise in the English Channel, she made several 

 captures and deposited forty-eight prisoners ; desires to know if they are 

 to be regarded as the property of the United States, in which case, 

 they must be distinguished from the prisoners of France. A. L. S. 

 I p. XVII, 42. 



From Joseph Gardoqui & Sons. 1780. January 19. Bilbao. 



Enclosing letters for the Hon. John Adams, whose agreeable com- 

 pany they have been enjoying, and who sets out for Paris on the 20th. 

 A. L. S. I p. XVII, 43. 



From Baudot. 1 780. Januarys 20. Semur. 



One of his relatives, a young officer, desires to serve in the American 

 army; requests information as to the expense of the voyage and the 

 articles needed. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVII, 44. 



From Mme. Brillon. [1780?] January 20. Nice. 



Refers to the taking of St. Eustace and the consternation caused by 

 the news in the English Colony at Nice. Her house is next to that of 

 Lady Rivers (formerly Mrs. Pitt). Tells of a concert given at the 

 latter's house at which Mme. Brillon played the " Insurgent's March " 

 composed by herself. Account of a conversation with Lord Chol- 

 mondeley on the same occasion. He is desirous to meet Franklin and 

 promises to take tea at Mme. Brillon's house at Passy. A. L. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XLIII, 47. 



From John de Neufville & Son. 1780. January 20. Amsterdam. 



They desire Franklin's advice in regard to the payment of a draft. 

 A. L. S. I p. XVII, 45. 



From Marquis d'Auzouer. 1780. January 21. 



Begs for news of Mrs. Carroll, a relative of his wife, and wishes 

 to know if Mr. Carroll will be Franklin's successor, in the event of 

 his quitting France. A. L. S. 2 p. ( In French. ) XVII, 46. 



