Letters to Benjamin Franklin 9 



From Jacob Smith. 1783. January 24, Mill Prison. 



Describing the wretched condition of his fellow prisoners; the French, 

 Dutch and Spanish receive clothes and money, but the poor Americans 

 are given nothing; there are i6o men all told and one half are without 

 shoes and stockings. A. L. S. 2 p. XXVII, 47. 



From Perrault. 1783. January 24. Deux-ponts. 



Desires to become a citizen of the United States, and to find some 

 useful employment; begs Franklin to put him in the way of obtaining 

 his passage over. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XXVII, 48. 



From L. Martineau. 1783. January 25. Bordeaux. 



Concerning his project of establishing a sugar-refinery at Philadelphia; 

 desires to know if Congress will defray certain expenses and grant cer- 

 tain liberties. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVII, 49. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1783. January 25. Nantes. 



His father staying with him; expects to wait on Franklin shortly. 

 Acknowledging his note to Lord Shelburne. Just received the news of 

 peace. A. L. S. i p. XXXVIII, 124. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1783. January 25. Nantes. 



Introducing his friend Major Samuel White, who is in the business 

 of obtaining passports for the American ships outward bound. A. L. S. 

 I p. XXXVIII, 125. 



From William Hodgson. 1783. January 26. 



Desiring to know if one of his letters containing a bill of exchange 

 came safely to hand. A. L. S. i p. XXVII, 50. 



Frotn William Hodgson. 1783. January 26. London. 



Waited on the Secretary of State with the discharge of the officers, 

 and obtained his consent for the cartel vessel to go to I'Orient. Con- 

 gratulating him on the glorious and honorable termination of the war. 

 Reminds him of his promise to sketch out the wisest and best conduct 

 for England to pursue with respect to America, after independence is 

 acknowledged. Desires to enter into commercial relations with Amer- 

 ica; wishes a pass for his vessel called the "Mary," and begs Mr. X^ 



