Letters to Benjamin Franklin 367 



From Riou Khales [?]. 1781. April 13. Brest. 



Concerning certain duties on a cargo of sugar and cocoa brought by 

 an American corsair to Brest; considers them unjust; applies to Frank- 

 lin for redress. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXI, 142. 



Fro?n Vicomte de Bouvoire. 1781. April 14. Rilly. 



Concerning certain moneys due his mother-in-law, Madame d'Admirat, 

 sent from Guadeloupe by her husband, as the proceeds from his sale 

 of sugar in America. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXI, 144. 



Frojn John Adams. 1781. April 16. Leyden. 



After seeing the enclosed letter, amazed at Arnold's daring to show 

 his face among men; his present employment that of stealing tobacco 

 and negroes; Cornwallis engaged in the same pursuit. Has not yet 

 succeeded in negotiating a loan ; does not possess one grain of Franklin's 

 faith and hope; motives which prevent the capitalists from coming for- 

 ward. Desires Franklin's orders how the bills accepted should be paid. 

 Congratulates him on his success at Versailles. Good results to be ex- 

 pected, should Spain make a treaty with Mr. Jay. If America were will- 

 ing to be less honest and would threaten to return to Great Britain, 

 all the other Nations would hang themselves to prevent it; Europe's 

 unfair and ungenerous treatment of America; would give millions to 

 have all Europe remain neutral and let England and America fight it 

 out alone. L. S. 3 p. XXI, 145. 



From De Segray. [Circa 1781.] April 16. 



Sending the enclosed letter. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



XLI, 194. 



From [Francois] Felix Nogaret. 1781. April 18. Versailles. 



Expressing great pleasure at receiving Franklin's book; inserts a 

 verse written in his honor; begs his presence at the Hotel Girardin, 

 already celebrated by a visit from the Emperor. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) XXI, 146. 



From William Potts. 1781. April 18. Passy. 

 A promissory note for six Louis d'or. D. S. I p. XXI, 147. 



