396 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Amelot. 1781, September 15. Versailles. 



Acknowledging his favor of the nth inst. in regard to the suspension 

 requested by Messrs. Lamarque & Fabre; the account to be laid before 

 the King with the details kindly entered into by Franklin, as to the cause 

 of the difficulty. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXII, 149. 



From W[illia]ni Carmichael. 1781. September 15. Saint Ildefonso. 



Has heard with infinite satisfaction of Congress's refusal to accept 

 Franklin's resignation, as well as the news of his appointment as a Peace 

 Commissioner. Salary allowed him by Congress liberal but his expenses 

 are numerous. Reasons why he has little opinion of the loan in Holland. 

 Glad that the Court of France has engaged to replace the cargo of the 

 " Marquis de la Fayette " ; thinks the Americans have a way of demand- 

 ing things as a right that they should solicit as a favor; cites Mr. 

 Laurens as an example of this. Will send the memoirs of the Eco- 

 nomical Society by first opportunity. A. L. S. 3 p. XXII, 150. 



From Col. G[abriel] Johonnot. 1781. September 16. Paris. 



Unable to wait upon Franklin on account of preparations for his 

 departure; asks for introductions to Mr. Williams and to French mer- 

 chants at Nantes; desires a passport. L. in 3d P. i p. XXII, 151. 



From John Hindman. 1781. September 17. Lisle. 



Intelligence he collected while travelling through England ; made his 

 escape from a guard-ship in Plymouth where he had been detained a 

 prisoner with Col. William Richardson. Account of the ships in the 

 harbor at Plymouth and their destination. English papers speak of 

 sending to America four regiments of infantry and one of horse; a 

 mystery where they are to get them. A. L. S. 3 p. XXII, 152. 



From Madame [Martinville De] Lafrete. 1781. September 17. Paris. 



The name of the person she recommended to Franklin for the po- 

 sition of Consul is M. Galart des Graux. Announces her intention 

 of making a little trip into Normandy. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



XXII, 153. 



From Madame Benard. 1781. September 18. Rouen. 



Concerning her son who served in the American navy for seven years 

 and has only just returned. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXII, 155. 



