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fire being set to this ship, he has written to have four men put on 

 board to watch her night and day; if this precaution is not sufficient, 

 advises getting her insured against fire which would cost about two 

 thousand florins. Prudence seems to require this sacrifice. Asks his 

 approbation on this head. A. L. in 3d P. 2 p. XLII, 211. 



From Comtesse d'Houdetot. [Circa 1781.] Sunday. Sanois. 



Her own grief, and that of all their Society, at Franklin's inability to 

 be with them the following day; begs him to name his own time for 

 coming to Sanois and planting a tree in her garden. L. in 3d P. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XL, 123. 



From Comtesse d'Houdetot. [ Circa 1 78 1 .] Tuesday morning. Sannois. 



Asking him to fix a day to spend at her country place before her 

 departure. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XLIII, 196. 



From Comtesse d'Houdetot. [Circa 1781.] 



Will not have any music or be able to receive Franklin to-day on 

 account of the illness of her brother. Will call for Franklin as soon as 

 possible thereafter. A. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



XLIV, 274b. 

 From Major [William] Jackson. [1781?] Monday noon. 



If Franklin approves of the enclosed letter to Gen. [Henry] Knox, 

 it will be sent by the next post. A. L. in 3d P. I p. XL, 192. 



From Mme. Lafargue. [Circa 1781.] 



Was employed as a cook by Franklin, presents a claim for a sum of 

 money due to her. L. i p. (In French.) XLII, 60. 



From John Laurens. [1781.] 



Will have to devote the afternoon to preparing the memorial for 

 to-morrow. Requests Franklin to make his excuses to M. Chalut. A. 

 L. S. I p. LXX, 130a. 



From John Laurens. [1781.] Paris. 



Sending him a book and an unsigned letter from R[alph] Izard. 

 Begs Franklin to appoint an hour when he may receive his commands 

 for America. A. L. S. i p. XL, 171. 



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