Letters to Benjamin Franklin 219 



From Philippe Jean Joseph Lagau. 1780. February 25. Hamburg. 



Certificate as Consul of France given to Captain Boullancourt. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVII, 86. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1780. February 25. L'Orient. 



Promises to be as economical as possible. Will gladly carry the 

 supply of arms and clothing to America and will do his best to accom- 

 modate the four gentlemen mentioned as passengers. In great want of a 

 first lieutenant; the present incumbent oftener drunk than sober; would 

 consider it a great favor if he could have Lieut. Rhodes, now on board 

 the " Luzerne." His letter to Mr. Baudouin written to remove any 

 prejudice against himself which might prove hurtful to the common 

 cause. Question of prize money. A. L. S. 2 p. XVII, 87. 



From John Bondfield. 1780. February 25. Nantes. 



Acknowledging Franklin's favor of the 14th inst. The petition of the 

 poor American is perfectly true; his sufiferings from illness and poverty 

 genuine; will make inquiry about the man, and reward those who be- 

 friended him; this is only one of many cases met with at all sea-ports; 

 has a heavy charge against the State for these advances. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XVII, 88. 



From [Lieut.-Col. Frangois Louis Teisseidre de] Fleury. 

 1780. February 26. Paris. 



Has written to Congress and to General Washington asking for an 

 extension of his furlough; thinks a word from Franklin might procure 

 him this favor. A. L. S. i p. XVII, 89. 



From Fran[ci]s Coffyn. 1780. February 27. Dunkirk. 



Introducing Thomas Kearl, of Norfolk, who desires to know the 

 best way of returning to his native country. A. L. S. i p. XVII, 90. 



From Keiser. 1780. February 28. L'Orient. 



Desiring to know if the prisoners taken by American ships are per- 

 mitted to enter the American service; many can be found willing to do 

 this; great need of men on board the American vessels; if such an ar- 

 rangement is feasible, asks that M. Puchelberg, the agent of Congress, 

 may be informed of the fact. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVII, 91. 



