68 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From G[uirquette] Anquetil Brutiere. 1783. May 31. St. Malo. 



In daily expectation of the arrival of two vessels from La Rochelle 

 laden with salt, wine and brandy; their ultimate destination not yet 

 decided; begs Franklin's advice as to where the best disposition of the 

 cargo could be made. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVIII, 129. 



Fro7n Cavelier de Macomble. 1783. May 31. Rouen. 



Concerning a discovery of his; losing the honor and sacrificing the 

 rewards; will confide the secret to Franklin and the methods by which 

 he intends to use it. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXVIII, 130. 



From L. J. Lahaye. 1783. May 31. Nessouvaux. 



His plan to establish in America a manufactory of arms; his chances 

 of success in Europe are mediocre ; his desire to make terms with Con- 

 gress which will be advantageous to both sides. A. L. S. 4 p. (In 

 French.) XXVIII, 131. 



From F[ran5ois] Felix Nogaret and others of the Masonic Lodge. 

 1783. May. Paris. 



Recommending M. Gautier, a brother Mason, who desires the po- 

 sition of American Consul at Barcelona; politics does not enter Into this 

 request; their wish to oblige is their sole motive. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) XXVIII, 132. 



From Stephen Thorogood. 1783. May. Venice. 



Anxious to know if the report of Franklin's visiting Venice has any 

 foundation ; his favorite study has been Natural Philosophy ; the value 

 which Franklin's conversation would be to him; if the report is false, 

 win write down some of his Ideas about the electric fluid and send 

 them to him. A. L. S. 3 p. XXVIII, 133. 



From [Louis Philippe] Comte de Segur. [1783. May?] 



Called on him with letters of M[rs. Caty] Greene and Dr. [Samuel] 

 Cooper, in reply to Franklin's letters of recommendation ; desires greatly 

 to talk with him about America. A. L. in 3d P. I p. (In French.) 



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