Letters to Benjamin Franklin 217 



From Milhas, Jr. 1780. February 19. Bordeaux. 



Concerning an American bill in his possession which he wishes to 

 have negotiated. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVIl, 73. 



From August Piippele. 1780. February 20. Carlsruhe. 



On the strength of his former services in America, begs Franklin to 

 forward the enclosed letter. A. L. S. i p. XVII, 74. 



From George Leopold Besson. 1780. February 20, Montbeillard. 



No reply to his various appeals for help; fears he has unwittingly 

 offended Franklin; his end is near; cannot die tranquilly without the 

 assurance of Franklin's forgiveness. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



XVII, 75. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1780. February 21. L'Orient. 



Certain repairs on the "Alliance" absolutely necessary; promises 

 economy. Unless the prize money is paid, his throat will assuredly be 

 cut. A. L. S. 2 p. XVII, 76. 



From P. de Monchanin. 1780. February 22. Paris. 



Emboldened by the interest Franklin has shown in his " Table 

 Raisonne de I'Economie Politique," begs permission to dedicate his 

 present work to him, — a moral and political catechism. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XVII, 78. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1780. February 23. L'Orient. 



Not necessary to have the "Alliance" heaved down; repairs needed. 

 Hopes that the wages due the surviving seamen of the late " Bon Homme 

 Richard " may be paid them at once. His eyes still very weak and 

 inflamed. A. L. S. 2 p. XVII, 79- 



From Rich [ar]d Donaldson Cooke. 1780. February 24. Rotterdam. 



Received the enclosed letter from Mr. Bache, of Philadelphia, in 

 June, 1778, but has been unable to deliver it sooner. In Europe con- 

 cerning a legacy left his father. Before leaving America, he com- 

 manded a company in the Continental service. A. L. S. i p. 



XVII, 80. 



