Letters to Benjamin Franklin 459 



Jay to discharge the bills already accepted ; has been haunted by this 

 business for weeks past. Account of their negotiations ; the instructions 

 of M. Del Campo not yet ready. Coldness towards him of the Marquis 

 d'Aranda; reasons for this change of manner. Elation in Spain caused 

 by the taking of Fort St. Philippe; the siege of Gibraltar determined 

 upon. General esteem acquired by Mr. Page, a young American vol- 

 unteer who acted as the Due de Brillon's Aide-de-camp at Minorca. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. XXIV, 121. 



From John Barry. 1782. March 4. L'Orient. 



" Alliance " not fit to take dry goods on board ; in a gale of wind, 

 impossible to keep them from being damaged. L. S. 2 p. 



XXIV, 122. 



From Benj[ami]n Vaughan. 1782. March 5. London. 



Determination on the part of his father and two other gentlemen 

 to purchase lands in America; asks certain important questions on the 

 subject. The enclosed letter from John will explain why he delayed 

 his departure. After the late votes in the House of Commons, is in 

 hopes of seeing Franklin soon. The instant his father can proceed with- 

 out confiscation of his property, he will embark for America with all 

 his family. A. L. S. 2 p. XXIV, 123. 



From Benj[ami]n Guild. 1782. March 5. Nantes. 



Has purchased a brigantine which he wishes to despatch immediately 

 for Boston ; desires a passport, as she is American property. Messages 

 from Franklin's friends in Boston. A. L. S. 2 p. XXIV, 124. 



From [Ferdinand] Grand. 1782. March 6. Paris. 



Introducing M. Lefevre of Lisbon, who desires an interview on 

 particular business. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXIV, 125. 



From John Barry. 1782. March 6. L'Orient. 



Sends the enclosed letter; as an officer of the United States, cannot 

 suffer the subjects of America to be treated in the manner they are; 

 the author of the letter is the son of Mr. Jacob Bright, a man of 

 property, much respected in Philadelphia before the war. A. L. S. 

 I p. XXIV, 126. 



