272 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From W. Brent. 1780. July 17. Liege. 



Requesting that the enclosed letters may be forwarded; supposes 

 Franklin has heard of the battles in the West Indies, and the defeat 

 of the Americans. A. L. S. i p. XIX, 27. 



From H[enr]y Grand. 1780. July 17. Paris. 



Left with Mr. Williams a memorandum of payments which seemed 

 to refer to Franklin's private expenses. Encloses an order drawn 

 upon Mr. Deane and himself for £3,600, which he thinks Franklin must 

 have forgotten. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIX, 28. 



From Samuel Cooper. 1780. July 17. Boston. 



Fears that the vessel in which Mr. Austin sailed has been lost. The 

 bearer of this is the son of Henry Bromfield, Esq., who goes to Eng- 

 land and France to settle his father's accounts; begs Franklin to as- 

 sist him in the recovery of his property. A. L. S. i p. XIX, 28^. 



From The Lodge of St. John of Jerusalem. 

 1780. July 18. Carcassonne. 



Thanking Dr. Franklin for the interest taken by him in the Andrieu 

 family on their recommendation. Request him to continue his good 

 offices. Inform him of the election of Prince Nicolas de Galitzin to 

 the head of their Lodge. Invite Dr. Franklin to become affiliated 

 with their temple. L. S. Roque, Ven[era]ble Exercice. 3 p. (In 

 French.) LIV, 76. 



From Jno. Ross. 1780. July 19. L'Orient. 



The delays and difficulties in getting forward the stores, due to the 

 disturbance on board the " Alliance." The " Ariel " only able to carry 

 half the arms ordered. Advisability of recommending the brig " St. 

 Luke " to the protection of Capt. Jones as well as any others sailing 

 at the same time. A. L. S. 2 p. XIX, 29. 



From Madame De Tonnerre. 1780. July 19. Passy. 



Begs to have two letters forwarded from le Chevalier de Feuilly 

 who served some time in the American army. L. in 3d P. i P- (In 

 French.) XIX, 30. 



