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out of their prize-money; people of discretion will wait quietly for ac- 

 counts from France. Arrival of Chevalier de Ternay at Rhode Island, 

 followed soon after by a much stronger British fleet; their hopes, there- 

 fore, of striking an important blow are very small. A feigned attack on 

 Newport caused the Massachusetts militia to fly to the aid of the 

 French; favorable impression created by such promptitude. Washing- 

 ton's army reinforced. The necessity of getting the British off the 

 Continent. Caricatures received ; striking example of barbarity ; will 

 dispose of them so as to do good. Acknowledging Franklin's kindness 

 to his grandson. A. L. S. 3 p. XIX, 108. 



From Thomas Read. 1780, September 8. L'Orient. 



Announcing his arrival from Philadelphia, having obtained leave 

 from Congress to make the voyage. Admiral Ternay and his fleet had 

 arrived at Rhode Island and Admiral Graves had left New York 

 with eight sail of the line, his destination being unknown. Expects to 

 return the end of the month; will be happy to execute any commands, 

 both public and private. A. L. S. i p. XIX, 109. 



From Baron Sturler. 1780. September 9. Paris. 



Explaining that he lent M. De Frey the twenty louis to reclaim the 

 notes in Franklin's hands, which he now forwards; hopes the sum 

 may be returned him; his reasons for lending it. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XIX, no. 



From de Francy. 1780. September 9. Bordeaux. 



Concerning an order for a certain quantity of tobacco to be delivered 

 in ten days to M. [Pierre Francois] Chevallie. L. S. 3 p. (Copy. 

 In French.) ' XIX, in. 



From . 1780. September 9. London. 



The defects in the money system of the United States and how they 

 can be remedied. Public credit, how it is maintained and how it can 

 be impaired. The financial condition of the principal nations of Europe, 

 Recommends the establishment in the United States of a central bank- 

 ing institution somewhat similar to the Bank of England or the Bank 

 of Amsterdam, but having a freer scope for its operations. L. 18 p. 

 (In French. Copy.) XLIX, 29. 



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