294 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



in a cartel. Enclosing a list of prisoners taken by American cruisers 

 and confined at St. Omer's; the Board of Sick and Hurt desires their 

 discharge which they will allow in account. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XIX, 135. 

 From [Sieur] De Pommereuille. 1780. September 21. Paris. 



Desires a militar}^ appointment; has already served in the United 

 States as a protege of la Fayette; desires only his passage and letters 

 of recommendation. A. L. S. 3 p. XIX, 136. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1780. September 21. The Hague. 



Mr. Searle's mission. Curious to hear what is passing in Ireland ; 

 their attitude towards England. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XXXIX, 185. 



From . 1780. September 22. London. 



Unforeseen circumstances will detain him longer than he intended 

 when he left Paris. The elections in England, and their venality. 

 When he landed in England Parliament had just been dissolved so 

 he posted down to a borough in the West where he was received with 

 open arms and announced his candidature, but was defeated by a cor- 

 rupt manoeuvre on the evening preceding the election. The results of 

 the elections. L. 3 p. XLIV, 42. 



From Juvel Neveux & Cauchoit. 1780. September 22. Rouen. 



Wish to know where bills on Franklin are honored. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XIX, 137. 



From Allen. 1780. September 22. Paris. 



Will dine with Dr. Franklin on Sunday next. L. in 3d P. i p. 



XIX, 138. 



From [John] Thaxter [, Jr.]. 1780. September 22. Paris. 



Will dine with Dr. Franklin on Sunday next. L. in 3d P. i p. 



XIX, 139- 

 From Geo[rge] Scott. 1780. September 23. Naples. 



Has received, by the last post, a letter from their worthy friend 

 Dr. P[riestley], who desired that his parting from Lord Shelburne and 

 his present situation might be imparted to Dr. Franklin ; however, as he 

 expects to return by sea, encloses an exact copy of said letter. A. L. 

 S. I p. XIX, 140. 



