58 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Frangois Geay. 1783. April 30. Philadelphia. 



Deserted from the French service about forty years before; spent two 

 years in Holland, and since then has been a citizen in America ; question 

 of his inheriting a French estate; begs Franklin to obtain the necessary 

 letters of pardon to enable him to enjoy this inheritance, L. S. 2 p. 



XXVIII, 74. 



From Vicomte de La Houssaye. 1783. May i. Rennes. 



As the Chief Treasurer of the War Department in the Province of 

 Brittany, sent many millions to Boston ; in consideration of his services, 

 asks that he may receive a medal celebrating America's independence. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXVIII, 76. 



From Garos. 1783. May i. Fontenay-le-Comte. 



Account of Frangois Geay's desertion from the French army; has 

 fallen heir to an estate which he may not inherit because of this; 

 begs Franklin to obtain his pardon. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXVIII, 77. 



From Cordier de Crouss. 1783. May 2. Laon. 



His desire to emigrate to America with his family. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XXVIII, 78. 



From Samuel Vaughan. 1783. [1784?] May 3. Philadelphia. 



Sends the petition [2 p., dated March 12, 1784] presented to the As- 

 sembly of Pennsylvania, it being a joint request from the American 

 Philosophical Society and the Library Company of Philadelphia for 

 greater convenience in their accommodations; mentions certain lots on 

 State House Square as most suitable for the design intended ; oppo- 

 sition to this request; thinks a letter from Franklin arriving before the 

 motion is made would have great influence. A. L. S. i p. 



XXVIII, 75. 



From [Comte de] Sarsfield. 1783. May 4. Paris. 



Begging for letters of recommendation for Jacques Mazurie, who 

 intends establishing a commercial house at Philadelphia. Apologizing 

 for an indiscreet question he asked Franklin. Concerning certain French 

 officers who were present at the defeat of Lord Cornwallis and who 

 propose asking Franklin to present them with the medal ; will dissuade 

 them from this step if Franklin wishes it. L, S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXVIII, 79. 



