14 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [John] Carter. [1783. Circa January.] 



Requests him to forward a letter, by the express, he sends to Capt. 

 [Joshua] Barney at Havre. A. L. in 3d P. i p. XLIV, 249. 



From Boyer. 1783. February i. Bordeaux. 



Desires to establish a glass-works in America; willing to undertake 

 the expense if Congress will accord him all the privileges and facilities 

 in their power. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVII, 69. 



From [Marquis de Chartier de] Lotbiniere. 



1783. February 2. Paris. 



His delight at America's independence; disappointed that Canada was 

 not united as a fourteenth province; indignant at the boundary line 

 being drawn at Lat. 41° N. ; explains the value to America of the Great 

 Lakes and Lake Champlain ; desires an interview on the subject with 

 Franklin and Adams. Lands he owns near Crown Point, extending 

 to Lake George and including Ticonderoga; hopes Franklin will uphold 

 these claims before Congress. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXVII, 70. 



From Matt [hew] Ridley. 1783. February 2. Paris. 



Enclosing the power of attorney to be certified ; dictates a simple form 

 which he can use. A. L. S. 2 p. XXVII, 71. 



From S[amuel] Vaughan, [Jr.]. 1783. February 3. Paris. 



Desires Franklin to forward any letters addressed to Miss Laurens 

 to his care; accident which delayed the party's journey to London. L. 

 in 3d P. I p. XXVII, 72. 



From Feron. 1783. February 3. Vernon. 



Desires Franklin at least to indicate the cheapest route to America, 

 as well as the most temperate climate in which to settle. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) XXVII, 73. 



From Coulougnac & Co. 1783. February 3. Nantes. 



Debt owing them by the State of Virginia through the agency of M. 

 Penet; encloses a memoir [2 p.] which will give him an exact idea 



