442 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Poncet. 1782. January 9. Paris. 



Has six letters for Mr. Bondfield; begs for his address. A. L. S. 

 I p. (In French.) XXIV, 18. 



From Rob[er]t R. Livingston. 1782. January 9. Philadelphia. 



At the request of the Secretary of War, recommends Capt. de Segond 

 to him. A. L. S. I p. XXIV, 19. 



From L'Escop. 1782. January 9. Passy. 



Receipted bill for three copying machines. A. D. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXIV, 20. 



From Ollabanes. 1782. January 9. Longueville. 



Desires to become a citizen of the United States; is about to adopt 

 five children whom he will dedicate to the service; desires his expenses 

 paid. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXIV, 21. 



From John de Neufville & Son. 1782. January 10. Amsterdam. 



Satisfaction at the particularity with which their bills were accepted; 

 feared more for the credit of the United States than for the injury to 

 themselves. A. L. S. 3 p. XXIV, 22. 



i^roOT Jonat [ha] n Nesbitt. 1782. January 11. L'Orient. 



Endorsing the request of Captain Angus for a commission ; Franklin's 

 refusal would cause great suffering to several important merchants in 

 Philadelphia. A. L. S. 2 p. XXIV, 23. 



From James Moy Ian. 1782. January 11. L'Orient. 



Endorsing the request for a commission and letter of marque for 

 John Angus of the brig " Antonia " ; the nature of the armament and 

 the character of Capt. Angus. A. L. S. 2 p. XXIV, 24. 



From J. T. Berard & Co. 1782. January 11. L'Orient. 



Begging Franklin to grant a commission for the brig " Antonia," com- 

 manded by Capt. John Angus; this vessel destined for America, laden 

 with a rich cargo; offers to give any guarantees Franklin may desire. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXIV, 25. 



