456 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Michael Bright. 1782. Februa^ 26. Honfleur. 



Protesting against being sent on board a man-of-war; desires Frank- 

 lin to let his parents and his brother William know that he is well, 

 and that Champion Wood made his escape with him. A. L. S. I p. 



XXIV, 104. 



From Chevalier [Mace] de Vaudore. 1782. February 26. Nantes. 



Has received no answer to the memoir he addressed to Franklin; 

 hopes he will accede to his request and desires his certificate returned. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) 



A. E. by Dr. Franklin. " Not being able to do anything in such 

 affairs I return his certificate." XXIV, 105. 



From H[enr]y Grand. 1782. February 27. Paris. 



Sending him the required instructions (2 p. in French) in order to 

 reimburse Mr. [John] Adams for the sum lent Mr. [Francis M.] 

 Dana. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXIV, 106. 



From John Barry. 1782. February 27. L'Orient. 



His safe arrival with the frigate "Alliance"; can only wait the 

 return of the post for Franklin's despatches. Very poor success on his 

 last cruise. L. S. 2 p. XXIV, 107. 



From J[ean] Holker. 1782. February 27. Rouen. 



Franklin's letters handed him by Messrs. Hazlehurst and Grubb, to 

 whom he has rendered every little service in his power; various manu- 

 factories they have visited. Messages from his wife and Mr. Ridley. 

 The date of Marquis de la Fayette's return. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXIV, 108. 



From [Comte de] Maillebois. 1782. February 27. Paris. 



Sends him papers relating to considerable affairs in America in which 

 his friend, la Marquise de Cassiny is interested; desires their return 

 at his earliest convenience so that he may carry them to the Marquis de 

 la Fayette. Has been confined to his house for five weeks with the gout. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXIV, 1 09. 



