Letters to Benjamin Franklin 363 



From Franquelin. 1781. March 22. Hesdin. 



Wrote in January in regard to obtaining the position of Agent on 

 the King's farms; as the bearer of such an illustrious name, begs 

 that influence may be used on his behalf. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXI, 119. 



From Pinet. 1781. March 22. Versailles. 



Has the honor of forwarding the enclosed letter from Granville. 

 L. in 3d P. I p. (In French.) XXI, 120. 



From John Barry. 1781. March 23. L'Orient. 



As Franklin has given him no instructions and as there is no one 

 to apply to for further orders, has taken the ship the " Marquis de la 

 Fayette " under his direction and will proceed to Delaware with her 

 as soon as he can get ready. L. S. i p. XXI, 121. 



From D'Angely. 1781. March 25. Paris. 



Desires to go to America and raise a company of light horse and foot ; 

 IS reluctant to leave without an assurance of Franklin's protection. 

 A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XXI, 122. 



From Dr. [I.] MacMahon and Chevalier de Keralio. 

 1 781. March 26. Paris. 



Wish to know if they may dine with Dr. Franklin the following 

 Saturday. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XXI, 123. 



From Richard Neave & Son. 1781. March 26. Bornier. 



Mr. Wharton's departure for America left them without money, 

 credit or a friend; their plans for recovering their just dues; desire 

 Franklin's assistance. A. L. S. 4 p. XXI, 124. 



From Fredric G. Kurlbaum. 1781. March 26. Bielefeld. 



Offering to make shipments of sail cloth, table linen, etc., to America 

 and requesting Franklin to furnish him with addresses of firms, etc. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) LXX, 124. 



