Letters to Benjamin Franklin 75 



From Baronne d'Ahax. 1783. June 17. Paris. 



Not possible to confide to a letter that which she wishes to say to 

 Franklin ; begs therefore for an interview ; desires him to enclose her 

 letter to Mr. Martin in an envelope and forward it to the address 

 given. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVIII, 173. 



From J. Gaupin. 1783. June 17. Brussels. 



Three inhabitants of Brussels desire to go to America; two to es- 

 tablish a manufactory of playing-cards, calico, etc. ; the third is an 

 able surveyor, linguist and soldier; each desires an advance of lOO louis 

 with the promise of the patronage of Congress. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) XXVIII, 174. 



Fror7i The Ambassador of Venice. 1783. June 18. 



Invitation to dinner. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



XLIV, 61. 



From [Barthelemy] Faujas De Saint Fond. 1783. June 18. Paris. 



Fears that his former letter miscarried and that Franklin does not 

 yet know of the " talking head " and his invitation to dine with the 

 inventor. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVIII, 175. 



From Patience Wright. 1783. June 19. London. 



Introducing Mr. Mascall, who is on his way to settle in Philadelphia ; 

 his steady upholding of the rights of the people, and his opposition to 

 the measures of the Ministry, brought on him persecution and suffering 

 from Lord Mansfield and other men in power; his knowledge of physics 

 and chemistry, as well as of men and books. A. L. S. i p. 



XXVIII, 176. 



From Edw[ar]d Bancroft. 1783. June 20. Dunkirk. 



His journey and his arrival at Dunkirk with his family and Mr. 

 [Francis] Coffyn ; expects to sail that afternoon ; daily importunities which 

 Mr. Coffyn experiences from American seamen discharged from prison 

 in England ; strongly recommends him for the position of American 

 Consul or Agent at Dunkirk. Enclosing an extract of a letter from 

 Commodore Jones, written on board the " Triomphant," mentioning 



