Letters to Benjamin Franklin 63 



From S. P. Arle [?]. 1783. May 17. Port-la- Vigne. 



Writes on behalf of a friend, a surgeon who desires to pursue his 

 calling in America in some assured position. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXVIII, 97. 



From Paillet. 1783. May 17. Versailles. 



Begs Franklin to help him to an occupation; his love of voyaging; 

 difficulty of obtaining a place in France. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXVIII, 98. 



From de Francke. 1783. May 18. Strasbourg. 



Report that the United States intends having a quantity of cannon 

 made in France; offers to arrange the whole business. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XXVIII, 100. 



From Chevalier de Berruyer. 1783. May 18. Chateau de St. Fromond. 



Account of his services in America; money he lost in these praise- 

 worthy efforts; account of the whole affair, and the justice of his claims; 

 begs Franklin to write to the French Ministers in his favor. A. L. S. 

 3 p. (In French.) XXVIII, loi. 



From John Adams. 1783. May 19. Paris. 



Several things requiring the deliberation of the American Ministers; 

 proposes a meeting at the Hotel du Roi the next day at eleven. L. in 

 3d P. I p. XXVIII, 102. 



Fro?n [Frauche de] Clairval. 1783. May 19. Paris. 



Franklin's kindness in promising his protection for the establish- 

 ment of a play-house in Philadelphia; report that many Deputies from 

 the United States are at present with Franklin; desires that his pro- 

 ject may be placed before them. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXVIII, 103. 



From James Walsh. 1783. May 20. Dunkirk. 



His services in American navy; imprisoned in England and escaped; 

 married in Bedford County; his destitute condition; begs assistance. 

 A. L. S. I p. XXVIII, 104. 



