Letters to Benjamin Franklin 67 



Fro?n de Kempel. 1783. May 28. Paris. 



Desires Franklin to appoint a time when he may show him his auto- 

 matic chess-player, as well as another machine on which he has been 

 working. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXVIII, 123. 



From Richard. 1783. May 28. Paris. 



Sends him a letter for [William] Bingham ; report that that gentle- 

 man has accepted a mission to one of the Courts of Europe; especially 

 anxious to terminate the business before his departure. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XXVIII, 124. 



From Herr Greyer. 1783. May 28. Minden on the Weeser. 



Was discharged from the postal service. Fears that he may not be re- 

 instated. Wishes position in America. A. L. S. 2 p. LIX, 66. 



From [Baron] De Feriet. 1783. May 29. Versailles. 



Asking for a letter of recommendation for M. Berthier fils, who 

 proposes to establish a commercial house in Philadelphia; his parents 

 anxious that the young man should have one person in Philadelphia 

 to whom he may apply for advice and assistance. A. L, S. i p. 

 (In French.) XXVIII, 125. 



FroTH [Samuel] Vaughan. 1783. May 30. Paris. 



Desiring a passport for Germany via Strasbourg; would apply to the 

 English Ambassador, but has omitted so far to pay his respects to him. 

 A. L. in 3d P. I p. XXVIII, 126. 



From Marquis de Chastellux. 1783. May 30. Marly-le-Roi. 



Sends the note of which he spoke; hopes Franklin will obtain for 

 his friend a distinction which he so justly merits; his services in the 

 American hospitals; owes his own life to him; his present close at- 

 tendance at the sick-bed of one of his dearest friends. His high opinion 

 of Franklin. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXVIII, 127. 



From W[illiam] Barton. 1783. May 31. Philadelphia. 



Is the son of the late Reverend Mr. [Thomas] Barton, a clergyman 

 of Lancaster; introduces his brother, Matthias Barton, who has been 

 in business at I'Orient. A. L. S. 2 p. XXVIII, 128. 



