284 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Vicomte de La Motte. 1780. August 23. La Tremblade. 



Recalls the ardor with which he offered his services to the United 

 States, only requesting the bare means of subsistence, and Franklin's 

 frank and friendly advice to him not to go; this time wishes to take 

 a company of three hundred soldiers with him; hopes for a favorable 

 reply. A. L. S. 3 P- (In French.) XIX, 82. 



From [Felix] Vicq d'Azyr. 1780. August 23. Paris. 



Announcing a public meeting of the Royal Society of Medicine on 

 the 29th inst. ; the Society, which is proud to count Franklin among 

 its members, requests the honor of his presence. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XIX, 83. 



From Fournier le jeune. 1780. August 24. Paris. 



The new organ is at M. Mangeant's, watch maker ; will await Frank- 

 lin there, the following day at noon. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XIX, 84. 



From Philip Balliau. 1780. August 24. Dunkirk Prison. 



His capture by an American privateer; applies to Franklin to procure 

 his exchange. A. L. S. i p. XIX, 85. 



From [Major Pierre Frangois] de Boy. 1780. August 24. Paris. 



Once more entreats Franklin's influence on behalf of his petition to 

 M. de Sartine; is willing to return to America if he can be more useful 

 there. A. L. S. i p. XIX, 86. 



From J. Marky. 1780. August 24. Ivry. 



Asking that the enclosed letter for Maryland may be forwarded. 

 A. L. S. I p. XIX, 87. 



From [Jules,] Comte de Montfort. 

 1780. August 25. Grand Chatelet, Paris. 



The certificate of his services in America should not be refused him; 

 his conduct in Paris has nothing to do with his record in the United 

 States. A. L. S. 4 P- (In French.) XIX, 88. 



