266 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Joseph Myrick. 1780. June 27. St. Malo. 



Has received a commission as Captain of the cutter, the " Amer- 

 ican Union "; having taken refuge in the above harbor, from an English 

 ship, is detained there by the Commissary of the port, by order of M. 

 de Sartine ; applies to Franklin for protection ; his crew as well as him- 

 self served formerly on board the " Black Prince " ; disposition made 

 of their prize-money. A. L. S. i p. XVIII, 165. 



From [Edme Jacques] Genet. 1780. June 27. Versailles. 



In accordance with the desire of Commodore Paul Jones, has had 

 translated and sent to M. de Sartine all the papers in the enclosed 

 packet. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XVIII, 166. 



From Baron de Arendt. 1780. June 28. L'Orient. 



Asks for a passage to America on board the " Alliance," all other ships 

 filled; as he desires to pay for his passage and food, hopes his request 

 will not be refused. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XVIII, 167. 



Fro7n Puchelberg & Co. 1780. June 28. L'Orient. 



Authorized by the officers and crew of the " Alliance " to act as 

 their lawful attorneys and agents; asking for information in regard 

 to the prize-money due this frigate. A. L. S. 2 p. XVIII, 168. 



From John Adams. 1780. June 29. Paris. 



Refers his correspondence with Count de Vergennes to Dr. Frank- 

 lin. A. L. S. I p. LIV, 124. 



Printed in Diplomat. Corres. of Am. Rev., Wharton, III, 824. 



From de Montluisan. 1780. June 30. L'Orient. 



Through the recommendation of the Marquis de la Fayette, he has 

 been granted by the King the post of lieutenant of infantry; desires 

 a passage to America on the " Alliance." A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XVIII, 169. 



From Comte de Vergennes. 1780. June 30. Versailles. 



Relative to Mr. Adams's letters in regard to France's position against 

 the Resolutions of Congress of March 18. Accompanied by a duplicate 

 of letter from Mr. Adams to Comte de Vergennes, dated Paris, June 

 16, 1780. (See LIV, 109.) L. S. 2 p. (In French. Copy.) 



LIV, 119a. 



Printed in Diplomat. Corres. of Am. Rev., Wliarton, III, 827. 



