Letters to Benjamin Franklin 373 



From [Mme.] Cramer (nee de Wesselow). 1781. May 15. Geneva. 



Giving an analysis of the character of Franklin's grandson, his 

 progress in his studies and his physical development. A. L. S. 4 p. 

 (In French.) XXII, 18. 



From Coulougnac & Cie. 1781. May 15. Lyons. 



Proposition to furnish woolen cloth for uniforms and all kinds of 

 clothing for account of the Congress or individuals in the United States 

 and to sell cargoes coming from that country. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) LXI, 106. 



From S[ilas] Deane. 1781. May 16. Paris. 



Sends a packet which he begs him to forward with his despatches by 

 Mr. [John] Laurens; sorry to trouble Franklin, but Mr. Laurens, from 

 political or other motives, has avoided him. A. L. S. i p. XXII, 19. 



Printed in Collections of New York Historical Society, 1889. Deane Papers, 

 IV, 334- 



From James Lovell. 1781. May 17. Philadelphia. 



Enclosing a letter from Dr. Putnam, also some former proceedings 

 of Congress in regard to the sloop which Count D'Arbaud restored to 

 the Governor of Antigua after it had been taken by Dr. Putnam and 

 others. A. L. S. i p. (In duplicate.) XXII, 20 and 21. 



From L'Ecluze de vieux Chatellet. 1 78 1 . May 1 8. Quimper. 



Desires to serve in the American army. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXII, 22. 



From Jno. Vaughan. 1781. May 19. Aranjuez. 



Mr. Jay declined to receive his oath of allegiance until Franklin's 

 opinion in regard to the propriety of such a step could be learned ; begs 

 that an answer be sent to him at Toledo. A. L. S. 2 p. XXII, 23. 



Fro7n Watson & Cossoul. 1781, May 20. Nantes. 

 The bill in question has been found. A. L. S. i p. XXII, 24. 



From S[ilas] Deane. 1781, May 22. Paris. 



Asking for a passport for his son whom he has determined to send 

 to an Academy near Brussels. A. L. S. i p. XXII, 26. 



