CALENDAR 



OF THE 



PAPERS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 



IN THE LIBRARY OF THE 



American Philosophical Society 



LETTERS TO BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. 



{Concluded.) 



From Sam [ue]l Cooper Johonnot. 1783. January i. Geneva. 



Account of his and Benny [Franklin Bache]'s success in their studies; 

 prizes they will receive from the hands of the President of the College; 

 hopes for peace and a speedy return to his native country. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXVII, I. 



From [Major W. A. von] Steuben. 1783. January i. Ciistrin. 



Begs that the annexed letter may be forwarded to Congress ; has already 

 directed several in the same manner to his son, who is a general officer 

 in the service of the United States, without receiving any answer; begs 

 a line of explanation from Dr. Franklin. L. in 3d P. i p. 



XXVII, 2. 



English translation of the above. LIX, 46. 



From [Andre] Chester. 1783. January i. Marseilles. 



Enclosing a memoir and various certificates [5 p.] from persons 

 in authority, setting forth his zeal as English interpreter at Marseilles; 

 his efForts to aid all Americans stranded in that port, and his desire 

 and fitness for the position of American Consul at Marseilles. Re- 

 quests Franklin to obtain a permit which will allow Charles Adam DufE 

 to remain some time in Marseilles. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXVII, 3. 



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