Letters to Benjamin Franklin 33 



From Frangois de Launey. 1783. March 9. Laval. 



Prejudicial effect of peace on their linen trade with the United States ; 

 question of a free admission of tobacco into France; unusual quantity 

 of this commodity consumed by the French. Result of taxing this 

 product; injury to the manufactories of Laval; begs Franklin to report 

 the state of the case to the Ministers of the King. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French. Copy.) XXVII, 185. 



From Vincent et fils. 1783. March 9. Ganges. 



Announcing the intention on the part of many of their countrymen 

 to emigrate to America; desire to know what advantages they will 

 receive. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVII, 185^. 



From De Lafrete. 1783. March 10. Paris. 



Again recommends M. Gallard to Franklin's kind attention. He and 

 his wife in daily expectation of seeing Franklin at dinner. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XXVII, 186. 



From Ehrenhold Fredric Biedermann. 1783. March 11. Paris. 



Desiring Franklin to name a time when he may talk to him about 

 commercial relations between Saxony and America. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XXVII, 187. ■ 



From [De] Pinelli, nee Costanzia. 



1783. March 12. Honskotte. 



Offering his services to America as engineer. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) XXVII, 188. 



From Bonzon. 1783. March 13. Trevoux. 



Desires the names of the principal movers in the Revolution, the 

 Generals, etc. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXVII, 189. 



From [Jonathan] Nesbitt. 1783. March 13. 



Request for a pass for Mr. Bacon. A. N. in 3d P. i p. 



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