460 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Le] Couteulx & Cie. 1782. March 6. Paris. 



Concerning bills of William Bingham of Philadelphia, presented 

 to them for acceptance; asks Franklin's advice. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXIV, 127. 



From Sam[ue]l Cooper. 1782. March 6. L'Orient. 



An officer of the " Alliance " and nephew of Dr. Cooper writes on 

 behalf of his brother, William Cooper, who is confined in Mill Prison; 

 begs Franklin to procure his exchange. A. L. S. i p. XXIV, 128. 



From Millin de la Brosse. 1782. March 6. Paris. 



Writes on behalf of M. Wuibert, Lieut.-Col. in the service of 

 America, who desires his share of the prize-money during his service 

 with Commodore Jones. His plan to raise a troop for service in 

 America, and why he was never able to carry it out. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XXIV, 129. 



From Jean Rousseaux. 1782. March 6. Brest. 



Request for the wages and prize-money due him during his service 

 on board the "Lexington," Capt. Henry Johnson. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXIV, 130. 



From John Thaxter, Jr. 1782. March 7. Amsterdam. 



Mr. Adams having gone to The Hague to meet M. le due de La 

 Vauguyon, forwards the lists to Dr. Franklin in his stead. A. L. S. 

 I p. XXIV, 131. 



From Baron [H. H.] de Poellnitz. 1782. March 8. Bordeaux. 



His intention of embarking for Philadelphia with his family; reminds 

 Franklin of his promise to furnish him with some recommendations. A. 

 L. S. I p. (In French.) XXIV, 132. 



From Jona[ than] Williams, Jr. 1782. March 8. Nantes. 



Introducing Dr. Mason [Locke] Weems and his companion Mr. 

 Manifold, who go to England on business; begs Franklin to favor them 

 with the necessary passports. A. L. S. i p. XXXVIII, 96. 



