Letters to Benjamin Franklin 237 



From Jonat[ha]n Nesbitt. 1780. April 10. L'Orlent. 



Concerning two bills sent him by Edward Burd, Esq., of Philadelphia, 

 which he encloses for acceptance; hopes that Mr. Burd's having un- 

 fortunately neglected to endorse them, will not prevent their being 

 duly honored. A. L. S. 2 p. XVIII, 17. 



From [C. G. F.] D[umas]. 1780. April 11. The Hague. 



Explanation of the affair between Capt. Jones and the English pilot; 

 encloses certificates [2 p.] signed by Jones [duplicates of those in 

 XXXIX, 138]. Promise of M. Van Berkel to arrange a reconcilia- 

 tion with the Grand Facteur. The Holland Assembly deliberating 

 on Russia's proposal. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 158. 



From [Philippe?] Ricot. 1780. April 11. St. Valery. 



The " Black Prince " forced to land at Berck, on account of being 

 chased by an English frigate; sent an officer there at once to know if 

 he could be of any service; his zeal for the American cause. A. L. S. 

 I p. (In French.) XVIII, 18. 



From Jon [a] th [an] Trumbull. 1780. April 12. Lebanon, Conn. 



Introducing his son, Col. John Trumbull to Franklin's notice and 

 protection ; refers Franklin to him for the political and military news. 

 A. L. S. I p. XVIII, 19. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1780. April 13. The Hague. 



The Russian proposals bid fair to be accepted ; attitude of the Eng- 

 lish party. Holland's unanimous decision for unlimited convoys; aid 

 demanded by the English refused. M. Van Berkel's promise to bring 

 about a reconciliation between the French Ambassador and himself. 

 (In French.) XXXIX, 159. 



From A[nthony] G[eorge] Eckhard. 1780. April 13. Utrecht. 



Wishes to establish factories in other countries; if not feasible at 

 Paris then perhaps in England, in which case he begs for a letter of 

 introduction. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XVIII, 20. 



