262 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Engelhard. 1780. June 17. Brumath. 



Studied at Strasburg; was Assistant Surgeon in the Royal Swiss 

 Guards at Paris; desires the promise of a sure position in America and 

 his passage over paid. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XVIII, 150. 



From J. Marky. 1780. June 18. Irish Seminary. 



Expressing his appreciation of Franklin's offer to have his letters 

 conveyed to America; sends the packet with their duplicates. A. 

 L. S. I p. XVIII, 151. 



From Chrestien & Co. 1780. June 19. Paris. 



Concerning an order received from M. Chardron, Agent for Massa- 

 chusetts, to furnish ninety pieces of cloth for the United States. A. 

 L. S. I p. (In French.) XVIII, 152. 



From Le Ray de Chaumont. 1780. June 19. Passy. 



Enclosing a letter from M. de Montplaisir who was entrusted 

 with the forwarding of the squadron under Commodore Jones; from 

 this letter Franklin may see that Mr. Lee and Commodore Gillon 

 have publicly encouraged the reprehensible conduct of the crew of the 

 " Alliance " ; suggests that this letter may be communicated to M. 

 de Vergennes, who may think it expedient to propose to these gentle- 

 men to keep away from I'Orient, at least until the " Alliance " is 

 ready to sail. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XVIII, 153. 



From John Torris. 1780. June 19. Dunkirk. 



Enclosing the declaration [2 p., in French] made by Capt. Thos. 

 Byrne, late of the schooner " Peter," before a Notary Public in London, 

 which effectually removes the suspicions Franklin entertained of this 

 prize being not really English; hopes there will be no further delay in 

 her condemnation. Has not ytt heard of the release of the " Poor 

 Princess " and her brave people. A. L. S. 2 p. XVIII, 153^. 



From De Reine. 1780. June 20. Versailles. 



Sends Franklin a bottle of Rake which they use to make their 

 punch and which they prefer to rum or tafia. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XVIII, 154. 



