Letters to Benjamin Franklin 287 



From Esther Smith. 1780. September 4. London. 



Has written many times to her husband in Philadelphia, without re- 

 ceiving any reply; begs Franklin to forward the enclosed to him. A. 

 L. S. I p. XIX, 100. 



From Alex[ande]r Fleming. 1780. September 4. Kirkliston. 



Spent some days with Franklin and his friends, Messrs. Marchant, 

 Church and Stewart, in Glasgow, in 1771; has not heard from Henry 

 Marchant since his departure for America; desires that the enclosed 

 letter may be forwarded him. A. L. S. 2 p. XIX, loi. 



From Fournier le jeune. 1780. September 5. Paris. 



Any day which suits Dr. Franklin will be agreeable to him ; will have 

 everything prepared according to Dr. Franklin's wishes. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XIX, 102. 



From Forestier. 1780. September 5. Angers.. 



Requesting that the enclosed letters be sent to M. de Villefranche. 

 A. L S. I p. (In French.) XIX, 102^. 



From Osgood Hanbury, Sil. Grove, James Russell. 



1780. September 6. London. 



Expressing their regrets, as Trustees, at being compelled to refuse 

 Franklin's request of May 20th; enclosing the opinions on this point 

 of His Majesty's Attorney-General and of Mr. Mansfield; trust that 

 their conduct will receive the most friendly interpretation by the Gover- 

 nor and State of Maryland. XIX, 103. 



From [Felix] Vicq d'Azyr. 1780. September 7. 



The Royal Society of Medicine, recognizing the talents and bril- 

 liancy of various physicians in America, desires to confer upon them 

 the title of Correspondent; judging that this honor would be doubled by 

 passing through Dr. Franklin's hands, they beg that the enclosed packets, 

 containing the diplomas and announcing the nominations, may be for- 

 warded at once to America. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIX, 104. 



