288 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1780. September 7. The Hague. 



Delighted at the capture of the English fleet destined for the Indies. 

 Would gladly be the bearer to America of European news; his health 

 demands a change; would like to go to Amsterdam but can not afford 

 it. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXXIX, 180. 



From [Madame] Coder. 1780. September 7. Pezenas. 



Announcing the death of her son and begging Franklin to continue 

 his kindness to her and her poor family. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XIX, 93. 



From J[ohn] Torris. 1780. September 7. Dunkirk. 



Has communicated Franklin's favor of the 23d ult. to Capt. Ma- 

 catter, who will strictly obey all commands, and preserve his Amer- 

 ican commission. In respect to the shipping of French sailors, they 

 only take those granted to foreign bottoms. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XIX, 105. 



Frojn Chevalier de Pougens. 1780. September 8. Paris. 



Forwarding a packet sent to his care; encloses the outline of a work 

 on which he has been engaged many years. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XIX, 106. 



From Ja[me]s Cuming. 1780. September 8. L'Orient. 



Arrival of two vessels from America; the public despatches were 

 sent from Brest, and the duplicates under the care of a M. de Mattey. 

 If Franklin will oblige him with freight, he can give the vessels such 

 despatch as may encourage his friends in America to carry on a more 

 constant trade with France than they have hitherto attempted. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. XIX, 107. 



From Sam[ue]l Cooper. 1780. September 8. Boston. 



Concerning the choice of Governor for Massachusetts; Mr. Hancock 

 has a great majority of votes; elements in his favor. Arrival of the 

 " Alliance " with Dr. [Arthur] Lee on board ; Landais either relin- 

 quished his command during the voyage or else it was wrested from him ; 

 a Court of Inquiry sitting upon the matter; Dr. Lee's evidence points 

 to the Captain's insanity ; officers and men complain loudly of being kept 



