6o Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



FroTH William Wilkinson. 1783. May 9. Paris. 



Asking for letters of introduction for Mr. Philip Nicklin, an Eng- 

 lish gentleman, who intends establishing, in Philadelphia, a house in the 

 linen trade in connection with that of Dickinson, Lloyd & Nicklin 

 in London. A. L. S. 2 p. XXVIII, 85. 



FroTti Artaud. 1783. May 10. Avignon. 



Thinks Franklin will find in his writings an excuse for the request 

 he now makes for a medal celebrating the independence of America; 

 it will be cherished in his family as an heirloom. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXVIII, 86. 



From de Pavola. 1783. May 10. Marseilles. 



Concerning the desire expressed by M. Jerome Manfrin, a rich mer- 

 chant of Venice, to entertain Franklin during his rumored visit to that 

 city; charged with conveying this invitation. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXVIII, 87. 



From Mme. de Cologan. [1783.] May 11. 



Regrets to be unable to dine with Franklin to-day. Sends him some 

 bottles of wine from the Canary Islands produced on the estate of 

 M. de Cologan. A. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XLIV, 247. 



From Baronne d'Ahax. 1783. May 12. Paris. 



Desiring a private interview with Franklin as she is in need of his 

 advice. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



A. E. by Dr. Franklin. His time so limited that appointments 

 to see persons on their private afFairs often prove inconvenient; begs 

 la Baronne to state her affair in writing. XXVIII, 88. 



From Boers. 1783. May 12. Paris. 



Always honored by Franklin's commands and ready to carry them 

 out to the best of his abilities. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



XXVIII, 89. 



From C. F. Schmidt. 1783. May 13. Friderichsberg near Coppenhagen. 

 Asks questions relating to emigration. A. L. S. 3 p. LIX, 67. 



