Letters to Benjamin Franklin 23 



From P. E. Van de Perre. 1783. February 18. Marseilles. 



Delighted at the approaching peace. Recommending M. Conclair 

 for the position of Consul at Marseilles. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXVII, 125. 



Froin The Earl of Buchan. 1783. February 18. Edinburgh. 



His desire to promote the emigration of certain of his countrymen 

 to the United States. A. L. S. 3 P- XXVII, 126. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, IX, 486; Bigelow, VIII, 258). 



Fro7n [Pere Joseph Etienne] Bertier. 

 1783. February 18. Paris. 



Offers to send him his history on the beginning of the world and 

 of men, proved by the agreement between the laws of physics and the 

 book of Genesis. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXVII, 127. 



From Rodolph Valltravers. 1783. February ig. Vienna. 



Congratulating him on the glorious success of all his labors; offers 

 various suggestions which he believes will be of use to the United 

 States; will procure all these advantages for America as soon as he is 

 authorized to do so by Congress. Presents the application of an old 

 friend of his, an eminent surveyor and engineer, who desires a com- 

 mission from Congress to employ his squadron of four ships on a voyage 

 of discovery on their behalf; what he would require of Congress in 

 return for his services. A. L. S. 4 p. (In duplicate.) 



XXVII, 128 and 129. 



From Laurent Couneler. 1783. February 19. Marseilles, 



Asking for the position of Consul at Marseilles. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXVII, 130. 



From Isaac Lynen, le jeune. 1783. February 19. Stolberg. 



Interested in the manufacture of various articles in brass; inquires 

 if there is any market for these wares in America. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XXVII, 131. 



