470 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Jean Charles Pierre] Lenoir. 1782, April 9. Paris. 



Has sent Mr, [George] Fox the permission requested by Franklin, so 

 that the books will be waiting him at the custom-house. L. S. I p. 

 (In French.) XXV, 20. 



From Henry Wyld. 1782. April 9. Hatherlow. 



Acknowledging his kindness toward him as a representative of the 

 company; expressing surprise at not receiving the necessary passports. 

 Reasons why he thinks they are entitled to indulgence from any country 

 where manufactures are wanted; desires him to recommend Congress 

 to advance them a small sum, if their affairs require it ; repajonent 

 guaranteed. Concerning a plan of two gentlemen in Derby to start 

 a silk manufactory in Virginia, if they could be certain of being well 

 received; desires Franklin's opinion. A. L. S. 2 p. XXV, 21. 



From [Hilliard] d'Auberteuil. 1782. April 10. Paris. 



Sends a proof of a third part of his essays, and reminds Franklin of 

 his promise to inform him of his errors. Has read with pleasure the 

 collection of Franklin's political memoirs. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XXV, 22. 



From Sam[ue]l Courtauld. 1782. April 10. Paris. 



His departure postponed until the following Sunday. A. L. S. i p. 



XXV, 23. 



From Epidorge. 1782. April 11. Dunkirk, 



Apologizes for importuning him on behalf of Capt. Conyngham's 

 crew; begs for an answer to allay the disquietude of the poor fellows. 

 A, L. S, 2 p, (In French,) XXV, 24. 



From Chevalier O'Gorman. 1782, April 11, Paris, 



Recommending Dr. O'Connor; his experience; his desire to serve the 

 United States, either in the army or in their hospitals. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXV, 25. 



Fro77i Sam[ue]l Courtauld. [1782. April 11?] Paris. 



Expects to wait on Franklin on Sunday, the day of his departure, 

 and receive his commands. A. L. S, i p. XLI, 35. 



