62 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From The " Intendant of Lyons." 1783. May 15. Paris. 



Recommending M. Dainval, a merchant of Lyons, as Agent for the 

 United States in the latter city. Is recommended also by the Marquis 

 de Vergennes. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XLIV, 59. 



From [Comte de] Maillebois. [1783.] May 15. Paris. 



Reproaches himself for not personally acknowledging the medal sent 

 him by Franklin. Asks for letters of recommendation for the bearer, 

 M. de Banne, who is about to sail for America. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) 



A. E. by Dr. Franklin. Directing that he be given letters to Dr. 

 [Samuel] Cooper, Gen. [Nathanael] Greene and Mr. [Robert R.] 

 Livingston. XLI, 67. 



From J. A. C. Sie[c]k. 1783. May 15. Berlin. 



Wishes employment as Postmaster in the United States. Refers to 

 secret information, in his possession, concerning the United States. (See 

 LIX, 22 and 24, pp. 97 and 99.) A. L. S. 2 p. (In German.) 



LIX, 63. 



From de Illens. 1783. May 16. Marseilles. 



Transcribes a copy of his letter of January 31st, 1783; begs Frank- 

 lin to answer it. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXVIII, 94. 



From Ann Ourry. 1783. May 16. Kinsale. 



Feels sure that Franklin will serve her father's unfortunate family; 

 encloses a line from Mr. Fagan, certifying to her distress. A. L. S. 

 3 p. XXVIII, 95. 



From Denans. 1783. May 16. La Seyne. 



Concerning the two free ports in Europe to be accorded to the 

 United States; one must be on the ocean and the other on the Medi- 

 terranean ; difficulty of making a wise choice among so many applicants ; 

 strongly in favor of La Seyne in the Bay of Toulon for the Mediter- 

 ranean sea-port ; tremendous advantage of its situation. A. L. S. 8 p. 

 (In French.) XXVIII, 96. 



From J. A. C. Sie[c]k. 1783. May 17. Berlin. 



Refers to letter of May 15. Asks for £12 travelling expenses. A. 

 L. S. 3 p. LIX, 65. 



