296 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From David L'aine. 1780. September 27. Morlaix. 



During his last visit to Passy, Dr. Franklin promised him the position 

 of Consul at the port of Morlaix, as soon as the necessary instructions 

 arrived from Congress. A. L. S. i p. XIX, 144. 



From Juvel Neveux & Cauchoit. 1780. September 27. Rouen. 



Begging that the enclosed bill may be honored. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XIX, 146. 



From Thorn [a] s Collins. 1780. September 28. 



Fearful that his son's name, instead of his own, was inserted by his 

 friend Sir Edward Newenham, through some mistake. A. L. S. i p. 



XIX, 147. 



From Joseph Blanchard. 1780. September 28. 



Applies for reparation for injury to his character by Messrs. Taylor 

 and Trambell. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XIX, 148. 



From I R . 1780. September 29. London. 



The most profound secrecy respecting the dispatches brought by 

 General Dalrymple, who left New York in the beginning of Sep- 

 tember. The friends of the Ministry acknowledge the news he brings 

 is very bad. That they were in consternation at New York as the 

 result of de Ternay's arrival in Rhode Island ; measures taken to meet 

 him. It is reported that Cornwallis is Burgoyned in Carolina; further 

 reinforcements expected from France. Quebec fleet taken and carried 

 into New England. Two prevailing opinions regarding the outcome 

 of the war. Asks him about the financial condition of the country. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. XLIV, 43. 



From Chevalier de Poteins. 1780. September 29. Rabastens. 



Money belonging to him in America; begs for information as to 

 the best means of obtaining the equivalent in French money. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) XIX, 149. 



From [Mme.] De Poliange. 1780. September 29. Paris. 



Franklin's promise in regard to her relative captured by the Eng- 

 lish in 1778. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XIX, 150. 



