450 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



omissions in his correspondence due to worry over this enforced separa- 

 tion from his family. Affairs in Holland ; resolution taken by the town 

 of Dort relative to a mediation. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXXIX, 219. 



From J[ohii] Torris. 1782. February 6. Dunkirk. 



Sending a circular (i p.) of his new business connections. Account 

 of the service rendered the United States by the brave Capt. Macatter, 

 who commanded the "Black Princess"; his capture by the English; 

 all efforts to obtain his release have proved useless; the English insist in 

 regarding him as a traitor; begs Franklin's assistance in obtaining his 

 freedom. L. S. 3 P- XXIV, 69. 



From David F. Barber. 1782. February 6. Ostend. 



Taken prisoner six months before, but made his escape; possessed a 

 few American bills which he forwarded to Franklin for acceptance; 

 Franklin's refusal to decide the matter for twelve days has put him to 

 great inconvenience. A. L. S. i p. XXIV, 70. 



Frotn [Mile.] Defay. 1782. February 6. Paris. 



Will wait on Franklin in a fortnight with the samples of paper. 

 Sent him yesterday two works by a physician [Gastellier] of Gatinais, 

 as a slight mark of his respect and veneration ; his wish to become a 

 member of the Scientific Society of Philadelphia [American Philosophical 

 Society]. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXIV, 71. 



From R[osamond] S [argent]. 

 1782. February 8. Halsted Place, [Eng.]. 



Entreats his kindness on behalf of three English officers, taken prisoner 

 with Lord Cornwallis; their names are Messrs. Harry Calvert, George 

 and Thomas Scott; if wounded or sick, begs to be allowed to assist and 

 help them. A. L. S. 2 p. XXIV, 72. 



Fro?n Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1782. February 8. Nantes. 



Introducing Mr. Grubb, who intends to settle in France and go into 

 business with Mr. Hazlehurst. A. L. S. i p. XXXVIII, 93. 



Frojn Jona[tlian] Williams, Jr. 1782. February 9. Nantes. 



Information concerning the shipping of certain goods from Brest. L. 

 S. 2 p. XXXVIII, 94. 



