Letters to Benjamin Franklin 403 



From Hobart. [1781.] October 21. Paris. 



Sending him a pamplet by a former friend of Franklin. A. L. in 

 3d P. I p. XL, 158. 



From M[ary] Stewart. 1781. October 22. Brussels. 



Has had an expensive law-suit which must be determined in her favor 

 next fall; desires Franklin to assist her with £20. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXIII, 20. 



From [Philippe Denis] Pierres. 1781. October 22. Paris. 



Desires a certain kind of paper for a little volume which he is at 

 present printing; hopes to offer Franklin a copy. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XXIII, 21. 



From Fizeaux, Grand Comp. 1781. October 22. Amsterdam. 



Statement of account with the United States from May 16 to October 

 22, 1781. Mem. S. I p. (Copy.) LXIV, 21. 



From John Adams. 1781. October 22. Amsterdam. 



Asks for information concerning the duties and powers of a Peace 

 Commissioner. Discusses demand made by Prince de Galitzin. Ac- 

 knowledges Franklin's medical advice. Desires to know what dispo- 

 sition is to be made of the Continental goods left by Gillon and de- 

 tained for the freight ; from first to last was never consulted in the business ; 

 believes Col. Laurens has been imposed upon and that Gillon has 

 violated his contract with him; urges Franklin to send [Major William] 

 Jackson to Amsterdam to finish the business, which has been cruelly mis- 

 managed. L. S. 4 p. XXIII, 22. 



From W[illia]m Carmichael. 1781. October 23. Madrid. 



Introducing Mr. Boyetet, Spanish Consul-General for France, who 

 will carry Franklin certain letters and papers ; Mr. Boyetet's long residence 

 in Spain; his knowledge of public affairs and the great assistance and 

 kindness he has received from him. A. L. S. i p. XXIII, 23. 



i^row Abbes de Chalut and Arnoux. 1781. October 23. Paris. 



Asking on behalf of M. de Chalut, Farmer-General, that Franklin 

 dine with him on the 26th. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



XXIII, 24. 



