Letters to Benjamin Franklin 273 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1780. July 20. The Hague. 



Blames Jones for the trouble on the " Alliance." Denmark about 

 to declare herself in favor of an armed neutrality. Loan made to the 

 Baron de Wiilffen. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French, partly in cipher, de- 

 ciphered.) XXXIX, 175. 



From Tristram Dalton. 1780. July 22. Boston. 



Concerning the payment of indemnity, ordered by the King of France, 

 to Captain Giddings for the loss of the brigantine " Fair Play." A. 

 L. S. 2 p. LXI, 41. 



Fro7n Capt. Dezoteux. 1780. July 22. L'Orient. 



Desires the letters of recommendation promised him; sails with Cap- 

 tain Jones in a few days, A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XIX, 31. 



From H. Esser. 1780. July 22. Venlo. 



At the desire of M. de Wiilffen, writes for the position of Captain, 

 with three months' pay in advance; would like to join M. de Wiilffen, 

 who is on the point of returning to America. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XIX, 32. 



From J[oh]n Diot & Co. 1780. July 24. Morlaix. 



The arrival of the prize " Padmore," Capt. Solomon Williams; 

 forwarding abstract of the journal of the " Black Prince," Capt. 

 Macatter, Commander, who expects that the prisoners taken will be 

 exchanged for Americans now lying in English jails. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XIX, 33. 



From Champion. 1780. July 24. Paris. 



Offering to furnish the American troops with clothing, at a moderate 

 figure. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIX, 34. 



From Magniel Montauban & Co. 1780. July 24. Paris. 



Offering to furnish the American troops with uniforms in accordance 

 with any given model; enclosing price-list. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



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