Letters to Benjamin Franklin 383 



From [Major] W[illiam] Jackson. 1781. July 5. Amsterdam. 



Remonstrating against the detention of Commodore Gillon's vessel, 

 which is to carry the sorely-needed supplies to America; in case Frank- 

 lin refuses to withdraw his orders to M. Fizeaux, will be obliged to 

 solicit the interference of Court and to produce Col. Laurens's in- 

 structions to him and his despatches to Congress. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XXII, 72. 



From [C. W. F.] D[umas]. 1781. July 6. The Hague. 



Enclosing a copy [i p.] of the declaration of the French Ambassador, 

 M. de la Vauguyon, announcing a suspension of the decree against 

 Holland until August ist. Leaving immediately for Rotterdam; will 

 go from thence to Paris, according to Franklin's desire. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XXXIX, 212. 



From Baron de Thun. 1781. July 6. Paris. 



According to Franklin's directions, M. Auer wrote in regard to some 

 money in Germantown, Pennsylvania, due a widow in his parish, but has 

 received no response; desires further advice. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXII, 73. 



From Mary Cochran. 1781. July 6, Philadelphia. 



Has left her native land in search of peace; not in Mr. Cochran's 

 power at present to remit money for her child's schooling; Mr. Cochran 

 among the prisoners sent from Charlestown to St. Augustine. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XXII, 74. 



From John Adams. 1781. July 7. Paris. 



Requesting him to let his servant take the trunks left at Passy. 

 A. N. in 3d P. I p. LXX, 13a. 



From Due de Villequier. 1781. July 8. Paris. 



Announcing the death of his father-in-law, the Marquis de Courtan- 

 vaux. N. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) LXXI, 86. 



From James Falls. 1781. July 10. Ostend. 



Sends letters addressed to Mr. Moses Young to Franklin's care. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. XXII, 75. 



