256 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Jean- Jacques] Caffieri. 1780. June 4. Paris. 



Has just heard that the Congress, in recognition of the services 

 rendered by the late Count Pulaski, have resolved to erect a monument 

 to his memory, to be executed by a French artist. Reminds Franklin 

 of his promise to give to him the execution of any monuments ordered. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVIII, 118. 



From John Diot & Co. 1780. June 5. Morlaix. 



Renewing their entreaties for the speedy release of the " Black 

 Princess"; if Franklin does not take Capt. Macatter's part with the 

 French Ministry, she is like to be detained much longer; incredible 

 harm this delay causes her owners; the Captain's offense in enlisting 

 French sailors was one of ignorance, which he endeavored to correct 

 by their immediate release. A. L. S. 3 p. XVIII, 119. 



From [Antoine Alexis Francois] Cadet [de Vaux]. 

 1780. June 6. Paris. 



Inviting Franklin to be present at the opening of I'Ecole de Boulan- 

 gerie; he and M. Parmentier will make speeches and they will con- 

 sider themselves honored by Franklin's presence. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XVIII, 120. 



FroTTi [Johan Heinrich,] Baron de Wiilffen. 1780. June 6. Paris. 

 Has abandoned everything for the United States; weakened by 

 wounds, he was taken prisoner by the English and treated in the most 

 inhuman manner; desires to return at once to America; demands his 

 Captain's pay for the last eight months, the amount that his rations 

 would have cost and a new uniform. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XVIII, 121. 



From Samuel Nuttle. 1780. June 6. Havre-de-Grace. 



Is an American who desires employment in his country's service; 

 served as First Lieutenant on board the French ship "Josephine " ; 

 begs Franklin to procure him a dispensation from the Minister, in 

 order that he may be admitted as Captain in the French merchant 

 service. A. L. S. 3 p. XVIII, 122. 



