422 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Stourny. 1781. December 19. Belfort. 



His fortune not adequate to support a family of five children; if the 

 United States will provide him with a comfortable position, will de- 

 vote himself to their service. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXIII, 127. 



From John Thayer. 1781. December 20. Paris. 



Account of Franklin's perfect benevolence not one whit exaggerated; 

 has experienced it himself; expresses the most enthusiastic gratitude. 

 A. L. S. I p. XXIII, 128. 



From David S[alisbury] Franks. 1781. December 20. Brest. 



Enclosing a letter from Mr. Jay, which advises his return to Spain, 

 and his departure from that country to America; desires Franklin's 

 opinion; is persuaded Mr. Jay has something of consequence to send to 

 the Congress and wishes a trustworthy messenger. Complains of his 

 treatment by the commandant; believes M. and Madame Deseitre, per- 

 sons of infamous character, are at the bottom of it ; the lady has imposed 

 upon Mr. Hancock of Boston and consequently on several respectable 

 people in Brest. A. L. S. 3 p. . XXIII, 129. 



From L'Accademia di Scienze, Lettre, ed Arti, di Padova. 



1 78 1. December 20. Padua. 

 Certificate of membership. Portfolio. 



From de Bouvinghausen. 1781. December 20. Stuttgart. 



Sending a second letter for General de Steuben, which he begs Frank- 

 lin to guard until the Baron's arrival in Paris, if the report be true 

 that he arrives in January. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXIII, 130. 



From John Bondfield. 1781. December 20. Bordeaux. 



Enclosing the form of passport granted by Franklin and desiring him 

 to make any alterations which he may judge proper in virtue of recent 

 changes ; inclination shown by their merchants to unite in commercial 

 interest with the United States. A. L. S. 3 p. XXIII, 131. 



