Letters to Benjamin Franklin 465 



From Cuming and Macarty. 1782. March 25. L'Orient. 



Mr. Bright, of Philadelphia, who made his escape from Forton 

 Prison, is now detained at Brest by the Commandant; they have 

 written requesting his and a Mr. Wood's discharge; they beg Dr. 

 Franklin's assistance. A. L. S. i p. XXIV, 153. 



From Champion and Lescuyer. 1782. March 25. Paris. 



Offering to furnish uniforms. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 

 A. E. by Dr. Franklin. Will retain their offer, but at present has no 

 purchases to make. XXIV, 154. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1782. March 25. Nantes. 

 Introducing Mr. Meyers. A. L. S. i p. XXXVIII, 100. 



From J[onathan] Williams, Jr. 1782. March 26. Nantes. 



Concerning the distress among the escaped American prisoners; 

 thinks no State should refuse the necessary meat and clothing to its 

 servants ; wishes the power given him to distribute such necessities ; 

 reported situation of the four hundred American prisoners at Kin (gs) ale, 

 Ireland. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVIII, loi. 



From Jon[athan] Williams [Jr.]. 1782. March 26. 

 Regarding Americans escaped from Irish prisons. A. L. S. 3 p. 



CIV, 49b. 



From L'Abbe de Mourlens. 1782. March 26. Toulouse. 

 Presents him with a copy of his work. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXIV, 155. 



From The Ambassador of Holland. 1782. March 26. Paris. 



Learned that Dr. Franklin was indisposed. Makes inquiries about 

 his health. L in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XLIV, 51. 



From Montesquieu, aine. 1782. March 27. Toulouse. 



The purchase of cloth in their province of Languedoc; number of 

 articles he has furnished to the vessels at Bordeaux; hopes Franklin 

 will honor him with his orders. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXIV, 156. 

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