Letters to Benjamin Franklin 375 



From De La Brick. 1781. May 25. 



Announcing the birth of a daughter. N. in 3d P. i p. (In 

 French.) LXX, 30a. 



From Thomas Paine. 1781. May 28. Brest. 



Goes on board in an hour. Hears that Franklin has expressed a 

 desire to withdraw from business; in case his resignation should be 

 accepted, will use any influence in his power to insure its being attended 

 with every mark of honor and consideration. A. L. S. i p. XXII, 30. 



From Bersolle. 1781. May 28. Brest. 



Has given the packet to Col. Laurens and received the postage. L. S. 

 I p. XXII, 301/4. 



From des Avranches. 1781. May 29. Paris. 



Recommending Mr. Gleiss, who was acquainted with Franklin in 

 London and wishes to consult him on scientific matters. A. L. S. 



1 p. (In French.) LXX, 123. 



From D. Wendorp and Thos. Heyliger. 1781. May 31. Amsterdam. 



Concerning their vessel supposed to have been retaken from the 

 English by an American privateer and carried into Morlaix. A. L. 

 S. 2 p. (In French.) XXII, 31. 



From Baron. 1781. May 31. Dunkirk. 



Concerning the officers of the frigate " Pallas " who have abused his 

 credit; asking redress. A. L. S. 3 p. LXI, 147. 



From Geo[rge] Clifford and Teysset. 



1 78 1. May 31. Amsterdam. 



Asks that bills lately remitted for payment to Mr. Isaac Hazlehurst 

 by the Hon. Robert Morris be accepted. A. L. S. 3 p. XXII, 32. 



From [Etienne Frangois Marquis] Turgot. [1781. May.] 



Received his letter and the enclosed engravings. Thanks Franklin 

 for his offer to give him fuller explanations. Intends to have a model 

 of the stove made to introduce its use in ordinary kitchens. A. L. S. 



2 p. (In French.) LXXI, 75. 



