74 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



person's advice; his eagerness to consult Franklin in person. A. L. 

 S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVIII, i66. 



From Sani[uel] Vaughan. 1783. June 14. London. 



Acknowledging Franklin's kindness to himself and his sons; expects 

 to embark shortly for Philadelphia with his family. Expresses thanks 

 for his repeated friendly and affectionate attention to each of his 

 sons when on the Continent, which, if possible, he added to that 

 respect, affection and reverence he has retained for him. The per- 

 petuation of intercourse with him in America is one of the most valu- 

 able of the many advantages he expects to derive in that New World. 

 A. L S. I p. XXVIII, 167. 



From [Charles,] Prince de Deux-Ponts. 1783. June 14. Paris. 



Concerning possible commercial relations of the Palatine Electorate 

 and the Duchy of Bavaria with America. L. in 3d P. i p. (In 

 French.) XXVIII, 168. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, IX, 526). 



From Girardot, Haller & Co. 1783. June 14. Paris. 



Introducing M. Volmers, a member of one of the richest and most re- 

 liable houses in Bremen. A. L. S. 1 p. (In French.) 



XXVIII, 169. 



From Pierre Dessin. 1783. June 15. Calais. 



Concerning several boxes addressed to Franklin and at present in 

 Calais; begs for further instruction. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXVIII, 170. 



From [Barthelemy] Faujas De Saint Fond. 1783. June 16. Paris. 



Concerning L'Abbe Mical, who has just finished a remarkable piece 

 of mechanism consisting of two heads which pronounce certain phrases; 

 begs Franklin's and his grandson's presence at M. Mical's to dinner, 

 where he will meet various Academicians, and may see the amazing 

 invention. A. L S. 3 p. (In French.) XXVIII, 171. 



