350 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Sam[ue]l Cooper. 1781. February 2. Boston. 



Introducing [Louis Dominique Ethis] de Corney, a member of several 

 literary societies in Europe, who came to America with the Marquis de 

 la Fayette on public business. A. L. S. i p. XXI, 47. 



From F[rancis] Coffyn. 1781. February 3. Dunkirk. 



The bearer is Mr. Thomas Wynne, who escaped with his young 

 brother from an English prison; their hope of sailing to America from 

 one of the French seaports; has lent them a little money; leaves the 

 rest to Franklin's known kindness. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XXI, 48. 



From [C. W. F.] Dumas. 1781. February 5. The Hague. 



Sending enclosure for Congress. Talk of a general peace through 

 the intervention of Russia; report that England has proposed a nine 

 years' truce to France. Delighted to see Mr. Silas Deane. Account 

 of his conversation with Mr. Searle and the French Ambassador. 

 Conference between the Ambassador and M. G[illo]n; the latter's 

 belief that he will soon be able to set sail from the Texel. Desiring 

 to know if there is any Minister in Europe wnth sufficient power from 

 Congress to enter into negotiations with Russia. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) XXXIX, 206. 



From Gourlade & Moylan. 1781. February 5. L'Orient. 



The arms damaged on board the " Ariel " and left for repair are 

 nearly ready for shipping; desires to know if they are to go on board 

 the " Marquis de la Fayette." A. L. S. i p. XXI, 49. 



From Jourdan. 1781. February 5. Troyes. 



Has several talents which he thinks will prove advantageous to the 

 Colony of Boston. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXI, 50. 



From J. Ingen Housz. 1781. February 7. Vienna. 



Wrote some weeks before of experiments done according to Frank- 

 lin's directions, with wires of various metals. Repeats his inquiries 

 concerning an important letter from Mr. Wharton, which he never 

 received. Vexed at the ungenerous behavior of the English towards 

 his country; hopes the northern powers will no longer brook the pride 



