298 Letters to Benjamin FiL'\nklin 



From Capt. De Frey. 1780. October i, Todi. 

 Begs for information concerning his brother. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XX, i. 



From Le Begue de Presle. 1780. October i. Chatillon. 



Concerning the latest trick which Mr. B[enjamin] Wilson exhibited 

 at the Court of London; advisability of undeceiving the French physi- 

 cians in regard to the assertions made by Mr. Wilson; suggests quoting 

 what took place in London and confirming the usefulness of pointed con- 

 ductors. Encloses a letter to be forwarded to America. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) XX, 2. 



From Capt. Richelot. 1780. October i. Rennes. 



In the service of Congress, sent to France in the cartel ship after the 

 capture of Charlestown ; has some American notes ; desires informa- 

 tion to enable him to secure their equivalent in French money. A. 

 L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XX, 4. 



From John Paradise. 1780. October 2. Paris. 



Requesting Dr. Franklin's company at dinner together with other 

 American gentlemen, on the day when he shall become a complete 

 member of the American republic. A. L. S. 2 p. XX, 3. 



From Harmon Courter. 1780. October 2. L'Orient. 



Delivered the despatches entrusted to him to Congress. In spite of 

 Franklin, Deane and Lee's joint letter of recommendation, met with a 

 cool reception ; thinks this was due to Mr. Lee and his friends. Is 

 now in I'Orient with the ship " Jay " which he will have to sell if 

 he cannot get a full freight back to America. A. L. S. i p. 



XX, 5. 

 From Joseph Ceronio. 1780. October 2. Genoa. 



Has sent his second son to Philadelphia under the care of Mr. 

 Morris; has still two left whom he intends to dedicate to the service 

 of America. L. S. i p. XX, 6. 



From de Bernard de Chateauvieux. 1780. October 2. Namur. 



His son to raise a regiment and embark with it to America, the 

 clothing, arms and traveling expenses to be provided by the United 

 States. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XX, 7. 



