240 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



to draw out of the English funds a certain sum of money; their different 

 claims; thinks Mr. Jennings's pretentions are superior to the others; 

 does not wish to dictate to Franklin; apologizes for appearing to do so. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XVIII, 30. 



From Geo[rge] Scott. 1780. April 20. Naples. 



His arrival after a long and tedious journey; treated with great 

 kindness by Sir William Hamilton, who delivered his memorial to the 

 Minister of State and promised to enforce it with all his powder. 

 Flourishing condition of vegetables and grain in Italy; price of wine. 

 Transcribes a letter from Dr. Preistley ( i p. ) , averring his greatest 

 wish is to see Franklin Ambassador to England from the Free States of 

 America. A. L. S. 2 p. XVIII, 31. 



Fro/n [Pierre Simon] B[enjainiii] DuVivier. 1780. April 20. Paris. 



The medal ordered by Franklin is engraved ; before adding the final 

 touches, desires his advice and approval; expects to bring the same 

 careful workmanship to the stamping of the other medals as to this 

 one for the Chevalier de Fleury.. [See resolution of the Congress, July 

 26, 1779.] A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVIII, 32. 



From de Royer. 1780. April 20. Lyon. 



Introduces a young savant, le Chevalier de Pougens; presents a 

 prospectus of a great work he is about to publish : — a Dictionary of 

 French Jurisprudence ; the second volume will contain articles on Amer- 

 ican legislation, for which he begs Franklin's assistance. A. L. S. 

 4 p. (In French.) XVIII, 33. 



From James Turing & Son. 1780. April 20. Middelburg. 



Sorry to trouble Franklin again about their brig " Brunetta " ; report 

 that she has arrived at Boston ; desire Mr. Williams to be empowered to 

 sue for and reclaim her from Capt. Babcock. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XVIII, 34. 



From J[ohn] P[aul] Jones. 1780. April 20. Passy. 



Nearly two years since he was honored by an invitation from the 

 Court of Versailles to continue in Europe, with a promise of more 

 useful employment against the common enemy; has served not for 

 riches but for glory and a glorious cause; desires to carry back with 



