286 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Coder. 1780. September i. Pezenas. 



Fifteen days after his return home, his wounds reopened and now, 

 after six months of suffering, he is about to die; begs that after his 

 death the same kind protection which he received may be shown towards 

 his family. L. S. I p. (In French.) XIX, 92. 



From O'Sullivan. 1780. September i. L'Orient. 



Is anxious to join his uncle, Gen. O'Sullivan, who is in the service 

 of Congress; desires permission to sail with Capt. Paul Jones. Will 

 ask his commanding officer, Count Dillon, to write Franklin on his 

 behalf. A. L. S. i p. XIX, 94. 



By The Continental Congress. 1780. September i. 



Resolution ordering the Treasurer of Loans to issue twelve sets of 

 exchange, as duplicates for lost sets. D. S. Cha[rle]s Thomson, 

 Sec[retar]y. i p. LIV, 84. 



From Captain [Baron] De Frey. 1780. September i. Paris. 



Returns the twenty louis d'or so kindly lent him ; desires that the 

 three Loan Office Certificates for $1,000 be given to the bearer. De- 

 parts the following Tuesday for Bordeaux or I'Orient, to take pas- 

 sage for America. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIX, 95. 



From A[nielia] Barry. 1780. September i. Leghorn. 



Report in the English papers of Franklin's preparing to return to 

 America; points out the dangers of such a course; her presentiments 

 and fears for his personal safety; entreats him not to go. Concerning 

 the profits due her from the sale of the map ; understood she should 

 receive them from Mr. Almon, bookseller, or from Dr. Franklin; begs 

 for a line of explanation. A. L. S. 4 p. XIX, 96. 



From Du Bois. 1780. September 2. Paris. 



If convenient, will pay his respects to Franklin at Passy on the 4th of 

 September. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XIX, 97. 



From de Roberdeau. 1780. September 3. Paris. 



Desires to wait upon Franklin the following morning to receive 

 his orders for America. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XIX, 99. 



