268 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From de Sonnemaens. 1780. July 2. Venlo. 



Is surprised that his brother, Baron de Wulff[en], did not follow the 

 good council and advice given him ; anxious for him to come to Venlo and 

 remain there till all his wounds are healed. L. S. 2 p. XIX, 5. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1780. July 4. The Hague. 



Sent Franklin's letter to M. Van Oudermeulen. State of affairs 

 in Holland ; two opposing parties, one in favor of strengthening the 

 army, the other, the navy. His own unhappy situation. Rumors 

 current that Landais has taken possession of Jones's vessel, the " Al- 

 liance," in virtue of his American commission. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXXIX, 172. 



From Timothy Kelly. 1780. July 4. St. Malo. 



Forced to embark on the cutter, the " American Union " under 

 a French commission; this vessel at present detained at St. Malo 

 by order of the Ministry; such treatment will prevent the Irish from 

 joining the American cause; begs for justice. A. L. S. i p. 



XIX, 7. 

 From Demayr. 1780. July 5. 



Is a Prussian officer who wishes to serve in the American army. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XIX, 8. 



From Marquis de Valory. 1780. July 5. Bordeaux. 

 Concerning a large sum of money, placed by him with Congress; 

 desires to know if any interest will be paid him and when he may 

 hope to be paid the principal. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XIX, 9. 

 From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1780. July 5. L'Orient. 



Since the 23d ult., has been doing his best to counteract the schemes 

 of Landais and his party; enclosing copies of his letters to M. de 

 Thevenard (i p.) and to the crew of the "Alliance" (2 p.). Ac- 

 count of Mr. Blodget, purser of the " Alliance," having given him- 

 self up as a voluntary prisoner rather than attend him (Jones) on 

 board the " Ariel " for the purpose of going over the accounts of the 

 crew of the " Alliance." Thinks the crew will not weigh anchor 

 until they are hopeless of receiving their money. Honored with Frank- 

 lin's favor of the 27th ult. A. L. S. 2 p. XIX, 10. 



