Letters to Benjamin Franklin 215 



From P[ierre] Landais. 1780, February 10. Paris. 



Has been in Paris since January 15th, awaiting at least his reinstate- 

 ment to the command of the " Alliance " ; all his possessions left on 

 board that frigate; demands money to replace these things, and also for 

 his daily expenses. A. L. S. 2 p. XVII, 63. 



Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 323. 



From W. A. von Steuben. 1780. February 11. Ciistrin. 



Acknowledges receipt of letter of November 21, 1779. Announces 

 the death of his wife. Begs that the enclosed letter be forwarded to his 

 son. A. L. S. 2 p. (In duplicate.) LIX, 77 and 78. 



From Lewis Littlepage. 1780. February 12. Nantes. 



Arrived from Virginia the day before; expected to find Mr. Jay in 

 Paris, but has just heard that he is in Cadiz; hopes Franklin will 

 advise Mr. Jay how to proceed ; has letters of recommendation to M. 

 Beaumarchais and other gentlemen. A. L. S. 2 p. XVII, 64. 



From [Marquis de] la Fayette. 1780. February 12. Paris. 



Description of the clothing to be prepared for the American sol- 

 diers; promises to send the model of a hat; if the money of Congress is 

 not sufficient, will answer for the rest ; great importance of getting these 

 articles to America before the campaign opens; necessity of the officers 

 also having suitable clothing, A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XVII, 65. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1780. February 13. L'Orient. 



His reasons for returning to port so soon; wretched condition of the 

 "Alliance"; does not boast one good rope or sail; blames this state of 

 things on Capt. Landais's slothfulness and ignorance. His health rather 

 impaired from his late fatigues; has been almost blind with sore eyes. 

 Steps he intends taking to repair the " Alliance." Wishes the " Serapis " 

 could be made the property of America. A. L. S. 3 p. XVTI, 66. 



From John Bondfield. 1780. February 13. Bordeaux. 



Arrival at Cadiz of Mr. [John] Jay and M. [Conrad Alexandre] 

 Gerard [de Rayneval] from Martinique, Account of the doings of 

 the active Bareclo and the steps taken by him to protect his ships. 

 Various reports of operations in the West Indies where it is apprehended 

 that the English will be active. A. L. S. 2 p. XVII, 68. 



