322 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From John Charretie. 1780. December 11. Paris. 



Asking that the bearer be given the petition to the Minister of the 

 Marine and the Report of the Committee of the House of Commons. 

 Desires a few lines of introduction to Franklin's friends at Versailles. 

 Mr. Pecholier, whom he proposes in the petition as his associate, is in 

 one of the first houses in London. A. L. S. 2 p. 



A. E. by Franklin setting forth M. Charretie's good character. 



XX, 116. 



From Collignon. 1780. December 11. Dieuze. 



Wishes to know if an important and interesting packet, sent to Frank- 

 lin through another person, has been received. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French. ) 



A. E. by Franklin. Acknowledge receipt of letter and request to 

 know the subject of the packet, as many are received. XX, 117. 



From Henry Jasme La Clause. 1780. December 11. Morlaix. 



Served the United States from March, 1776 to July, 1780; his 

 health obliged him to leave; encloses papers for certification to prove 

 the truth of his statements. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XX, 118. 



Frojn Marquis de Boulainvilliers. 1780, December 12. Passy. 



Forw'ards a little memoir, and desires Franklin to write his answers 

 upon the margin; hopes his importunity may be pardoned on account 

 of his sincere attachment to him. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XX, 119. 



Frotn Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1780. December 12. Nantes. 



Fresh difficulties started at Bordeaux; encloses copy of his letter 

 [4 p., in French] to Messrs. Jauge and fils urging the necessity for 

 the speedy departure of the " Marquis de la FajTtte." Quantity of 

 arms on board the " Mars." A. L. S. 4 p. XXXVIII, 72. 



From Le Ray de Chaumont. 1780. December 12. Passy. 



Intends sending a courier to Nantes, who will return at the end 

 of the week with the decision of the Arbitrators; believes it will be 

 the same as that of Bordeaux. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XX, 120. 



