Letters to Benjamin Franklin 295 



Fro7n Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1780. September 23. "Ariel," at sea. 



Received Franklin's letter, orders and public despatches by the Comte 

 de Vauban ; explains his proceedings with respect to the men who 

 served in the privateer, " Madame." Concerning the expense of the 

 " Ariel " ; acted for the best from the beginning. Has done with Chau- 

 mont; bore his base conduct too long, but has now sent to Versailles 

 such proofs as will, he hopes, prevent his doing further mischief. Dis- 

 tributed the money entrusted to him according to orders. No man 

 loves, esteems and venerates Franklin with a more honest and grateful 

 heart that he does. L. S. 3 p. XIX, 141. 



From J. F. Frin & Co. 1780. September 23. Paris. 



Concerning certain bills of exchange. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XIX, 142. 



From John de Neufville & Son. 1780. September 25. Amsterdam. 



Their acceptance of some new draughts on Mr. Laurens. In receipt 

 of remittances from John Leverer, passenger on board a vessel to their 

 consignment; suppose she has been lost. Very desirous of news from 

 America. A. L. S. 3 p. XIX, 143. 



From Comtesse Dillon. 1780. September 25. Paris. 



Thanking him for forwarding her letters and sending another one. 

 N. in 3d P. I p. (In French.) LXX, 83a. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1780. September 26. The Hague. 



Enclosing a copy of his memoir [2 p.] on American commerce, 

 which he intends presenting to the Swedish and Russian Ministers. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXXIX, 186. 



From The Board of Treasury, 1780. September 26. 



Orders carrying out the Resolutions of Congress of August 23d and 

 30th relative to the issuance of bills to the amount of $150,000 and 

 $29,105. D. S. Cha[rle]s Lee, Sec[retar]y. 2 p. LIV, 86. 



From [Sir] John Lambert. 1780. September 26. Paris. 



Begging the acceptance of certain bills of exchange, which had not 

 the proper endorsement. L. S. 2 p. XIX, 145. 



