Letters to Benjamin Franklin 6i 



From Comte de Proli. 1783. May 14. Paris. 



Reminding Franklin of his promise to give him a passport for his 

 ship " La Capricieuse," and a letter of recommendation for her Captain. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXVIII, 90. 



From Jona[than] Williams, [Sr.]. 1783. May 14. London. 



Sails for Boston by the first ship; business connected with Mrs. 

 Mecom. Disappointment of Franklin's friends should he fail to visit 

 England. If Franklin takes passage to Boston, begs that he will stay 

 at his house. A. L. S. i p. XXVIII, 9014. 



From Lanoue. [1783.]? May 14. Paris. 



Is the inventor of a flying machine, which does not at all resemble 

 Mr. Blanchard's; its construction will cost but ten louis; begs Franklin 

 to defray this expense and enjoy with him the subsequent success. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XL, 174. 



Frojn de Walterstorff. 1783. May 14. Paris. 



Returning the Constitutions of the United States; these laws, if ex- 

 ecuted with the same spirit of philosophy and sound policy which 

 framed them, will insure constant happiness to the country. L. in 3d 

 P. I p. XXVIII, 91. 



From Nath[aniel] Falconer. 1783. May 15. London. 



Has just arrived from Philadelphia; if Franklin has any commands 

 will be glad to execute them. Left Mr. and Mrs. [Richard] B(e)ach[e] 

 well. Delighted at the report of Franklin's intended return to America. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XXVIII, 92. 



From Gelatte. 1783. May 15. Bouguenais. 



Offers his services to America in his capacity of surgeon; would like 

 a position in some hospital or town. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXVIII, 93. 



From Ginette freres & Lui Laugier. 1783. May 15. Marseilles. 



Hoping that Franklin will forward their interests in a certain affair. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVIII, gzVz- 



