22 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From M. Price. 1783. February 17. Paris. 



Begging Franklin to name her husband American Agent at Mar- 

 seilles. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXVII, 118. 



From Roze de Chantoiseau. 1783. February 17. 



Hopes Franklin will accept the work he sends; ardently desirous 

 that his scheme for the liquidation of a state's debt may be of use to 

 America. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVII, 119. 



From Loyseau. 1783. February 17. 



Reason why he wrote Franklin regarding the means of exporting 

 steel to America. Slanders against him by Mr. William Alexander; 

 defends himself from such an attack. His high opinion of [Comte] de 

 Benyowsky. A. L, S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVII, 120. 



From N. Westerwick and Friedrich Steyn. 1783. February 1 7. Paris. 



His promise to grant them letters of recommendation to Boston and 

 Philadelphia; they are about to go to America on business. L. S. 2 p. 



XXVII, 121. 



Frojti John Woddrop. 1783. February 17. Glasgow. 



Desires his opinion as to what merchandise of Ireland, Scotland 

 and Great Britain will have the best chance of selling in America; 

 mentions certain fabrics which will be in great demand during the 

 summer season; if he needs a pass to ship these articles, begs Franklin 

 to send him one. A. L. S. 2 p. XXVII, 122. 



Froin Herman Heyman's Sons. 1783, February 17. Bremen. 



Delighted at America's independence ; their commercial relations with 

 the United States; expect to send a vessel there in three weeks; 

 their partners are Mr. Henry Talla and Mr. Arnold Delius; refers 

 Franklin to the latter's letter of the 7th inst. ; desire letters of intro- 

 duction and recommendation, especially to Congress, in order that 

 they may receive protection and consideration. A. L. S. 4 p. 



A. E. by Dr. Franklin. The inhabitants of North America ac- 

 customed to treat strangers with hospitality and kindness; a recom- 

 mendation to the Governor to protect them is neither necessary nor 

 usual; encloses a letter to friends who will give Mr. Delins any advice 

 a stranger may need. XXVII, 123. 



