38 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From de Pio. 1783. March 20. Paris. 



Has twelve copies of the Chevalier Filangieri's w^ork entitled 

 " Scienza della Legislazione " ; waits Franklin's orders before sending 

 them. Begs to know if the new medal struck off for America is 

 finished, and if he can have one, A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXVII, 211. 



FroTn Comtesse de Forbach, La Douairiere Duchesse de Deux-Ponts. 



[^Circa 1783.] March 20. 



Is just leaving for Versailles. Sends him a little memoir which was 

 recommended to her. Will occupy her new house on her return. Ex- 

 pects Franklin will call to see her there and win a few games of chess. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XLIV, 251. 



From James Moylan. 1783. March 21. L'Orient. 



Has delivered Franklin's despatches to the Captain of the frigate 

 bound for America. A. L. S. i p. XXVII, 212. 



From Patience Wright. 1783. March 21. London. 



By the desire of some of the honest members of Parliament, encloses 

 proposals for a very useful weekly paper (which is much wanted at this 

 time) ; no truth to be found in the newspapers. This new paper by 

 franks and friends will find its way to all ranks of men ; names of those 

 who are interested. Is now quite in fashion ; several noblemen called 

 that day at her house. Her prayers for the " industrious, honest- 

 hearted, weak English " ; the honorable part France has acted, and the 

 light from America have opened their eyes. They only want his help to 

 bring peace and happiness to them again ; begs Franklin to write to 

 the members of Parliament and point out their proper course as re- 

 gards the Articles of Peace. Great talk of a Committee of Safety; 

 names of those spoken of in this connection. Desire of thousands to 

 settle in America; this is probably why no Minister has been appointed. 

 All his old friends in England rejoice in the hope of seeing him once 

 more amongst them. A. L. S. 3 p. XXVII, 213. 



Fro7n Alexandre Androni[qu]e Gika. 1783. March 21. Paris. 



His services in the Russian army; M. de Castries's promise to 

 employ him in the King's service; has already waited six months; pre- 



