Letters to Benjamin Franklin 229 



From Samuel Ross, et al. 1780. March 19. L'Orient. 



Three American seamen, former members of the crew of the Conti- 

 nental ship " Reprisal," who are in a destitute condition, appeal to 

 Franklin for the prize money due them. L. S. 4 p. LX, 19. 



From Abbes de Chalut and Arnoux. [Cfrca 1780.] March 19. Paris. 



Presenting him with the promised walking-stick. L. in 3d P. I p. 

 (In French.) XL, 209. 



From Baronne de Fontallard. 1780. March 19. Versailles. 



Her unfortunate situation; left a widow with nine children, all of 

 whom are settled except two; her small pension from the Grand Duke 

 of Tuscany insufficient for their support; begs Franklin to second her 

 request to the King for a pension, and also to find out if a letter of hers 

 ever reached the Count d'Estaing, as it contained important papers, 

 which she wishes returned. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XVII, 141. 



From P[ie]rre Dumenil. 1780. March 20. Havre. 



Writes on behalf of an Irish Captain, who is a prisoner of war at 

 Havre, and who desires to go over to the American side, and hoist the 

 American flag, if Franklin will put him in the position to do it. A. L. 

 S. 2 p. (In French.) XVII, 142. 



From [Marquis de] la Fayette. 

 1780. March 20. "On board the ' Hermione.' " 



Sorry the clothing has not yet arrived; hopes the whole will soon be 

 sent to America; thinks this intelligence will be very agreeable to the 

 army. A. L. S. 2 p. XVII, 143. 



From J[ean] Holker. 1780. March 21. Rouen. 



Enclosing the prices of lead as sold in that market ; urges Franklin to 

 visit them. A. L. S. 2 p. XVII, 144. 



From Jeremiah Peirce. 1780. March 22. Passy. 



Receipt for eight louis d'or, lent him by Franklin, to enable him to 

 return to America. A. D. S. i p. XVII, 145. 



