384 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From David Finney. 1781. July 10. Newcastle. 



Begs Franklin if possible to obtain intelligence from London con- 

 cerning his appeal. A. L. S. i p. XXII, 76. 



From Jos[eph] Morris. 1781. July 10. Philadelphia. 



Introducing Samuel Powel Griflfitts, his great nephew, who has 

 studied physic under Dr. Kuhn of Philadelphia and taken his degree 

 with honor; a voyage to England being difficult at this juncture, the 

 young man will visit the hospitals in France; will be most grateful for 

 any kindness shown him. A. L. S. i p. XXII, 77. 



From Dest ouches. 1781. July 14. Dunkirk. 



Enclosing a letter from Capt. [Bennet] Negus of the " Franklin " 

 whose conduct during his late cruise deserves much pra'se. A. L. S. 

 I p. (In French.) XXII, 78. 



From Sam[ue]l Rhoads. 1781. July 14. Philadelphia. 



Introducing Samuel [Powel] Griffitts; will be most grateful for any 

 kindness shown his kinsman. A. L. S. i p. XXII, 79. 



i^roOT Bennet Negus. 1781. July 14. Dunkirk. 



Grateful for interest shown in his advancement. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXII, 80. 



Frotn W[illia]ni Carmichael. 1781. July 15. Madrid. 



The united fleet near Cadiz. Rumor of the capture of Pensacola; 

 rejoicing on the part of the King; celebrations in which Mr. Jay will 

 take part; all this very flattering to [Don Joseph] Galvez who has the 

 honor of this enterprise and to his nephew [Bernard Galvez] who had 

 the glory of executing it. Military affairs in America; advantage seems 

 to be with the United States. A. L. S. 2 p. XXII, 81. 



From Mary Haine. 1781. July 16. Paris. 



Married to a native of Newbury, Mass., who has been taken prisoner; 

 left with two small children; begs Franklin to procure her a situation 

 as housekeeper. A. L. S. 2 p. XXII, 82. 



