4o8 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Dorcas Montgomery. 1781. November 17. Geneva. 



Master [Benjamin Franklin] Bache in good health; had the pleasure 

 of seeing Madame Cramer ; believes Geneva to be a very proper place for 

 education ; sure that their sons will receive every wished-for improve- 

 ment. A. L. S. I p. XXIII, 47. 



From Kornmann & Co. 1781. November 17. Paris. 



Desiring to know if Franklin received a letter from one of their 

 friends in Konigsberg. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXIII, 48. 



From John Adams. 1781. November 17. Amsterdam. 



Acknowledging his favor of the 7th inst. by Mr. [George] Fox, to 

 whom he promises to show every possible civility. His son embarked 

 for Salem in a privateer. Concerning the Continental goods detained 

 for freight at Amsterdam; discusses the best means of obtaining posses- 

 sion of the goods and the safest way of conveying them to America. 

 His letters to Franklin have been opened in spite of being sent in care of 

 Fizeaux & Grand. L. S. 3 p. XXIII, 49. 



From Dufourny de Villiers. 1781. November 20. Paris. 



Congratulating Franklin on the happy event, which prepares the 

 way for Independence; Franklin's part in this memorable revolution; 

 enthusiasm of the French at this turn of affairs. Desires an interview 

 on an important subject. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXIII, 51. 



From Joseph Bartram. 1781. November 20. Mill Prison, Plymouth. 



When captured bore the rank of midshipman on the frigate " Con- 

 federacy " ; his distressing situation; encloses a set of bills (i p.) drawn 

 on Thaddeus Burr at Fairfield, Conn. ; begs Franklin to remit him in 

 part their value. A. L. S. 2 p. XXIII, 52. 



From Chevalier de Keralio. 1781. November 20. Paris. 



Congratulating him on the good news. Their dear Dowager's 

 [Duchesse de Deux-Ponts] son, William [Count de Deux-Ponts], has 

 arrived on the frigate "Andromache"; his distinguished conduct at the 

 siege of York ; reception of the great news by M. le Comte de Maurepas. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXIII, 53. 



