24 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Joseph de Veinbrenner. 1783. February 19. Vienna. 



Desiring Franklin to furnish him with the names of various reliable 

 firms in Boston, Philadelphia and New York with which they may 

 enter into commercial relations. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French. In 

 duplicate.) XXVII, 132. 



From Pomaret. 1783. February 20. Ganges- 

 Enclosing a letter for Miss Laurens. Recommends M. Marc-Antoine 

 Bazile for the position of Consul at Languedoc. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXVII, 133. 



From J. W. Ruellan de Gallinee. 1783. February 20. St. Malo. 



Concerning certain bills of exchange paid by the State of South 

 Carolina in exchange for certain goods sent to Charleston ; desires to 

 know the value in French money of these bills. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXVII, 134. 



Frojti John Fottrell. 1783. February 21. Ostend. 



Desires his opinion as to the advisability of sending to America any 

 goods of English manufacture; asks for a pass which will insure their 

 safety on arrival. Requested by the Chief Magistrates of Ostend 

 to inform Franklin that every encouragement and facility will be 

 granted to American trade in Belgium. A. L. S. 2 p. 



A. E. by Dr. Franklin. Cannot advise him to send any British 

 goods to America till he hears that the trade is open; acknowledging 

 his offers of services and glad to hear of the Magistrates' good will. 



XXVII, 135. 



From A[melia] Barry. 1783. February 21. Pisa. 



Congratulating him on the decision of the late contest, and wishing 

 him all future prosperity and happiness. The severity of her fortune 

 will never permit of her returning to England. Acknowledging Frank- 

 lin's kindness in honoring her recommendation of Dr. and Miss Bur- 

 rows; heard from the latter that Franklin mentioned his intention 

 of sending her a sufficient sum to enable her to take her little helpless 

 family to England ; fears his letter on this subject may have miscarried ; 

 however, does not wish to solicit pecuniary favors ; is accustomed to 

 poverty herself and only worries about the future of her children. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. XXVII, 136. 



