Letters to Benjamin Franklin 401 



i^rom Jonat[ ha] n Nesbitt. 1781. October 12. L'Orient. 



Money due them. Amount and quality of tea forwarded. Desires 

 Franklin's attention to Capt. Bell's request. Concerning the privateer, 

 "Buccaneer," commanded by Capt. [Hoysted] Hacker; importance 

 of his not releasing his prisoners ; thinks a few lines from Franklin 

 would be efficacious. A. L. S. 3 p. XXIII, 12. 



From A[lexander] Gillon. 1781. October 14. Corunna. 



Concerning the fulfilment of his contract and the payment of the 

 debts of the State of South Carolina. A. L. S. 3 p. (In duplicate.) 



LXI, 49, 50. 



From Rob[er]t Morris. 1781. October 14. Philadelphia. 



Reasons which have determined him to educate his two elder sons, Robert 

 and Thomas, in Europe; the bearer, Matthew Ridley, Esq., accompanies 

 them to France and will see them placed at school in Geneva, if Frank- 

 lin approves this choice; his intention to give them a liberal education. 

 His veneration for Franklin's abilities and character must be his apology 

 for drawing hi^ attention from more important concerns; begs that he 

 will assist Mr. Ridley with his good advice. L. S. 4 p. XXIII, 13. 



From W[illiam] T[emple] Franklin. 1781. October 15. Orleans. 



Much fatigued by the vehicle in which he travelled from Paris. In- 

 quiries he made concerning Major Frank's whereabouts. Expects to 

 continue his journey in the morning; the boatmen's demands very ex- 

 travagant. Wants Franklin to make his excuses to Mr. and Miss 

 Channing for not taking leave of them; knocked several times at their 

 door without success. A. L. S. 2 p. XXIII, 14. 



Froin Mrs. [Mary] Stewart. 1781. October 17. 



Has written to Calais and to England for a copy of the work spoken 

 of by Franklin, Sets out for Brussels tomorrow. N. in 3d P. i p. 



LXXI, 67. 



From Mrs. [Dorcas] Montgomery. 1781. October 17. Paris. 



Introducing her son ; hopes to wait on Franklin herself in a few days. 

 L. in 3d P. I p. XXIII, 15. 



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