Letters to Benjamin Franklin 297 



From Bertrand. 1780. September 29. Paris. 



Asking about a Mr. Joseph Redmond, of Ireland, who has re- 

 sided in Philadelphia for over forty years. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XIX, 151. 



From [C. G. F.] Dumas. 1780. September 29. The Hague. 



Account of the King of Sweden's visit. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXXIX, 187. 



From De Segray & Co. 1780. September 29. St. Malo. 



Mr. Williams has again ordered a quantity of saltpetre for an 

 American vessel at I'Orient. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XIX, 152. 



From John Adams. 1780. September 29. Amsterdam. 



Recommending Mr. Samuel Andrews; his business concerns the cap- 

 ture of a Dutch vessel by the French. Has sent his books, trunks and 

 clothes to Franklin's house ; if this proves inconvenient, he will have 

 them stored. Obliged to remain at Amsterdam until Mr. Laurens 

 arrives. Asks for a copy of Franklin's much-talked of letter to the 

 Grand Pensionary of Holland. What the Dutch Republic will do in 

 the Northern Confederation is a question which divides all parties. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XIX, 153. 



From David Gregorie. 1780. September 30. Dunkirk. 



The subjoined vouchers prove the abuse made by Capt. Macatter, 

 of the " Black Princess," of the power vested in him by the United 

 States; statement made by the master of the brig "John," that, hav- 

 ing been captured by the " Black Princess," one of her officers compelled 

 him to sign a ransom bill for £400 sterling, though the cargo was not 

 worth half that sum ; ineffectual efforts he has made towards adjustment 

 and compromise; begs Franklin to use his authority in the matter. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. XIX, 154. 



From G[eorge] Woulfe. [1780.] September 30. 



Sending a letter which M. S. Petrie desired should be delivered into 

 Dr. Franklin's own hands. A. L. S. i p. XL, 85. 



