Letters to Benjamin Franklin 59 



From [Philippe Denis] Pierres. 1783. May 5. Paris. 



Sending Franklin three hundred copies of the description of the 

 medal. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXVIII, 80. 



From Anthony Benezet. 1783. May 5. Philadelphia. 



Sending him a petition from Francois Geay ; does not doubt Franklin's 

 kind interposition in the poor fellow's behalf. Sends him a small col- 

 lection on the simplicity of the Christian religion, which is worthy 

 of serious consideration; refers to certain events mentioned in those 

 pages, especially to the killing of one hundred Christianized and friendly 

 Indians by the whites. Pronounces a tirade against war. After teach- 

 ing the youth of Philadelphia for nearly forty years, has obtained the 

 office of teacher of the black children and others of that people; his 

 opinion of the infamous traffic in slaves; intends publishing a paper on 

 the evils of slavery ; quotes the Abbe Raynal ; strongly desires Frank- 

 lin's return. A. L. S. 4 p. XXVIII, 81. 



From Daniel Astruc. 1783. May 6. Bordeaux. 



Enclosing a bill [i p.] against the Sieur Grive of New England, 

 who bought certain merchandise of him, and then left without paying; 

 begs Franklin to find out his present whereabouts. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXVIII, 82. 



From [John Francis] Beyerle de Fachevert. 



1783. May 9. Philadelphia. 



Franklin's kindness in furnishing him with letters of introduction 

 for America; emboldened by this to ask his influence with his uncle, 

 Major-General de Beyerle, to send him enough money to purchase 

 a piece of land and the animals, implements, etc., to work it; begs 

 Franklin to represent to his uncle the disagreeable consequences which 

 will result from his refusal ; may draw a letter of exchange on Frank- 

 lin. A. L. S. 3 P- (In French.) XXVIII, 83. 



Fro?n Mr. [William] and Miss Wilkinson. 1783. May g. Paris. 



Will do themselves the honor of dining with Dr. Franklin on the 

 following Sunday. L. in 3d P. I p. XXVIII, 84. 



From Sebastian Hartwig. 1783. May 9. Gotha. 



Wants a loan, which his brother in America will refund. Encloses 

 letter for his brother. A. L. S. 2 p. LIX, 68. 



