Letters to Benjamin Franklin 225 



From J. F. Frin & Co. 1780. March 9. Paris. 



In reference to bills of exchange forAvarded to M. Grand. L. 

 S. I p. (In French.) XVII, 117. 



From J. Besonque. 1780. March 9. Rouen. 



Wishes to found a French book importing business in America. A. 

 L. S. I p. (In French.) XVII, 118. 



From Richard B[8nnett] Lloyd. 1780. March 10. London. 



W^ishes to communicate the report made by Franklin's enemies, of 

 his too great intimacy with a Mr. Alexander, said to be an enemy to 

 America, who was constantly passing between London and Paris. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. XVII, 120. 



From P[ierre] Landais. 1780. March 10. Paris. 



Acknowledging Franklin's letter of the ist inst. with the enclosed 

 certificate; wishes his trunks sealed up and delivered to the Agent at 

 rOrient as he does not trust anyone on board the "Alliance"; dilates 

 upon the false accusations against him and the injustice done him; his 

 need of money; is entitled to a free passage to America to stand his 

 trial; cannot be expected to receive his share of the prizes in paper 

 currency; demands his monthly pay. A. L. S. 3 p. XVIII, 121. 



Fro7n William Hodgson. 1780. March 10. London. 



Acknowledging favors of the 14th and 26th ult., as well as one 

 from M. Grand with bill of £100 enclosed for the relief of the most 

 distressed prisoners; assured by the "Board of Sick and Hurt" that the 

 prisoners will sail from Plymouth by the first fair wind ; advises that 

 double the number be sent back; his reasons for this; necessity of hav- 

 ing the English officer's receipt for the men taken on board, as they almost 

 always run away before reaching their destination, to avoid being pressed 

 into service; question of paroles and exchanges at sea. His zeal for the 

 cause of humanity; believes that American and English liberty must 

 stand or fall together. Their old acquaintance, [David] " Williams, the 

 priest," requested to absent himself from their Society [" Athenian 

 Stuart"]. A. L. S. 3 p. XVII, 122. 



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