Letters to Benjamin Franklin 503 



documents which may not be in his collection and to submit the 

 order and plan of his work to Franklin's criticism and advice. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) XXVI, 38. 



From William Hodgson. 1782. October 14. London. 



Glad Franklin is better; can't afford to lose him yet. Has been 

 promised that the I20 American prisoners should be sent to I'Orient 

 as soon as a vessel could be got ready. Money he advanced to Capt. 

 Houston before he left Forton Prison; desires to know if the bill will 

 be honored in I'Orient ; if so, wishes the money sent to Mr. Wright 

 for the picture which he is expecting. Question of the French Ministry 

 continuing the war after America's claims have been adjusted. A. L. 

 S. 2 p. XXVI, 39- 



From Abbes Chalut and Arnoux. 1782. October 14. Paris. 



Sending four letters of recommendation for Sir [Edward] Newen- 

 ham. N. i p. (In French.) LXX, 47b. 



From Joshua Preble. 1782. October 16. Tenterden. 



Had the misfortune to be captured by the " Intrepid " while serv- 

 ing as Captain of the sloop "Retaliation"; at present is on parole; 

 begs Franklin to loan him ten or twelve pounds; his father is Jedediah 

 Preble of Falmouth, and one of the Council of Boston. A. L. S. 

 I p. XXVI, 40. 



From George Washington. 



1782. October 18. Head Quarters, State of New York. 



Acknowledging Franklin's favors of April 2d and 8th delivered to 

 him by the Comte de Segur and the Prince de Broglie; promise of 

 attention to these distinguished young noblemen. Reasons for fearing 

 a continuance of their present troubles. Condition of military affairs. 

 A. L. S. 3 P- (Duplicate.) XXVI, 41. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, IX, 421; Bigelow, VIII, 199). 



From Capt. Niebelschiitz. 1782. October 18. Wesel. 



Desiring news of Frantz Siegfried de Wutsen, a resident of Magde- 

 burg, who passed from the Prussian to the American service and em- 

 barked for the United States in 1777; since then his family have heard 

 nothing of him; importance of ascertaining whether he be alive or 

 dead. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVI, 42. 



