Letters to Benjamin Franklin 479 



Account of his interview with Mr. [Henry] Laurens who, owing to 

 the delicacy of his situation, could not comply with his request. A. 

 L. S. 3 p. XXV, 67. 



From Dr. [Thomas] Percival. 1782. May 12. Manchester. 



Requesting Dr. Franklin's acceptance of the enclosed volumes as me- 

 morials of his cordial esteem and respect. L. in 3d P. i p. XXV, 68. 



From [Prof.] Rouaix. 1782. May 12. Toulouse. 



Is greatly flattered that Franklin will accept the dedication of his 

 general thesis on philosophy. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) 



XXV, 69. 



From Morel Dufaux. [1782.] May 12. Paris. 



Important services rendered by him to the American cause; hopes 

 Franklin will permit an introduction by his friend, M. Grand. A. L. 

 S. 2 p. XLI, 50. 



From T[homas] Pownall. 1782. May 13. Richmonds. 



Sending him an account of the sale of his " Topographical Description 

 of America," in order that the poor widow Barry may receive her just 

 dues. Hoped to have been legally authorized to communicate with 

 Franklin on the subject of peace. Sees he will never be employed in 

 Europe on account of the objection to him of one person. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXV, 70. 



Printed, in part, in Hale's Franklin in France, II, 22. 



From B. C. Cutler. 1782. May 14. Paris. 



Concerning the miniature of the late Mrs. Battier which Miss Mur- 

 ray, of Ghent, sent to Franklin's care; desires him to forward it to 

 Mr. Thomas Ivers at Boston. A. L. S. i p. XXV, 71. 



From J [onathan] Williams, Jr. 1782. May 16. Nantes. 



Report of America having declared war against Portugal; if this is 

 true, would like a commission for the " Spry " to cruize against the 

 Portugese. News of a bloody engagement between the Comte de 

 Grasse and Mr. Rodney; advantage doubtful. Message from Capt. 

 Jon. Coffin of Nantucket. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVIII, 107. 



