Letters to Benjamin Franklin 291 



From [Samuel] Potts. 1780. September 13. Paris. 



Inviting Dr. Franklin and his grandson to dine. L. in 3d P. i p. 



XIX, 119. 



From L. Gourlet Duplessy. 1780. September 13, Noyon. 

 Begging for an answer to his petition sent to Franklin together with 

 his invalid's certificate and the certificate of his services to Con- 

 gress; is a cripple and will have nothing till the death of his mother, 

 w^ho is old and feeble. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XIX, 120. 



From [Le Ray] de Chaumont. 1780. September 13. 



Enclosing a letter [3 p., in French] from his friend, de Monplaisir, 

 which proves that Jones is little fitted to promote friendly feelings be- 

 tween the Americans and the French. The packets confided by Frank- 

 lin to his care and sent on board the " Corvette," were thrown into the 

 sea; the "Corvette" has returned and will wait for others. L. in 3d 

 P. I p. (In French.) XIX, 121. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1780. September 14. Nantes. 



Arrival of the " Mercury," Capt. Samson, fitted out by the Massa- 

 chusetts State to carry over the stores which Mr. Austin was to have 

 provided; Capt. Samson's capture of a Portuguese vessel. Great ex- 

 pectations in America of a second division to reinforce M. de Ternay; 

 afraid the Ministry has forgotten all about it. Almost all the clothing 

 ready to be shipped. A. L. S. 3 P- XXXVIII, 68. 



From [Mme.] Fleury Castries. 1780. September 14. Paris. 



Hears that news has been received of the arrival of Messrs. de 

 Ternay and Rochambeau at Rhode Island ; as her son is serving in 

 that squadron, she is most eager to learn anything concerning those 

 gentlemen, A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIX, 122. 



From Joseph Conkling. 1780. September 14. Isle de Re. 



Hoped his brig the " Whim " and her cargo would be soon de- 

 livered; the long delay very bad for the tobacco; begs Franklin to use 

 his influence on his behalf, as he fears he will hardly make enough 

 out of his cargo to pay the charges. L. S. i p. XIX, 123. 



