332 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Capt.] Bide de Chavagnes. [Circa 1780.] 



Commander of the vessel "la Sensible" which was three months at 

 Boston; is intrusted with letters, packets and a small box for Franklin; 

 his wish to pay his respects and deliver these in person ; offers his 

 services in case an opportunity should arise of his being useful to Amer- 

 ica. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XL, 216. 



From Comtesse de Cherisey. [Circa 1780.] 



Asking for information concerning a cargo of brown sugar consigned 

 to a merchant in Philadelphia; informed of its safe arrival in June, 

 1780. L. in 3d P. 2 p. (In French.) XLI, 29. 



From Comte de Choiseul-Gouffier. [Circa 1780.] 



Has had a vessel built and armed for privateering. Has strong 

 reasons for desiring this vessel to sail under the American flag. Asks 

 if Franklin can give him a commission. A. L. in 3d P. i p. (In 

 French.) XLIV, 268. 



From Chrestien. [Circa 1780.] 



Requesting him to forward two letters for personal delivery to Henri 

 Chevalier, 3d and Dock Sts., Philadelphia. N. 2 p. (In French.) 



LVII, 41 and 54. 



From Daniel Crommelin and fils. [Circa 1780.] 

 Autograph firm-signatures. Mem. i p. LXIV, 19. 



From [Phillipe de] Delleville. [Circa 1780.] Foutenay-sous-Bois. 



Has intention to write a history of the American Revolution ; applies 

 to Franklin for assistance in obtaining data for his work. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XLI, 17. 



From William Dorsett. [Circa 1780?] 



Is a native of Maryland; account of his capture by the English; his 

 escape and subsequent capture and imprisonment by the French; begs 

 Franklin to obtain his liberty. A. L. S. i p. XL, 219. 



From Fizeaux, Grand & Co. [1780?] 



Concerning the business relations established between Mr. Adams 

 and their company. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XL, 38. 



