76 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



the presentation of the "America" to the King of France; his own 

 attitude, his disappointments, his sailing as a volunteer on board the 

 French fleet, and the handsome treatment he has received ; messages 

 to Franklin and to his Lodge. A. L. S. 5 p. XXVIII, 178. 



From Lenormant de Het [?]. 1783. June 20. Neullly. 



Favorable attitude of the Comte de Vergennes towards the Messrs. 

 d'Eberstein ; urges Franklin to demand certain concessions from Congress 

 in their behalf, which the Comte de Vergennes will regard as an 

 acknowledgment of the essential services which he rendered America; 

 refers Franklin to Messrs. [Joseph Matthias Gerard] de Rayneval and 

 Henin in this affair. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XXVIII, 179. 



From The Marquis de la Fayette. [1783?] June 21. Paris. 



Sending American gazettes to Messrs. Franklin and Jay. L. in 3d 

 P. I p. (In French.) XLIII, 168. 



From Rohan, Grand Master of Malta. 1783. June 21. 



Thanking Franklin for the medal commemorative of the War of 

 Independence. Promises a cordial welcome to any American citizens 

 and their vessels who may visit the ports of his Island. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XXVIII, 180. 



The same. L. S. i p. (In French. Press copy.) LV, 45. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, IX, 527). 



From Dr. [Charles] Blagden. 1783. June 22. Paris. 



Promising to dine with Dr. Franklin on Thursday. L. in 3d P. i p. 



XXVIII, 181. 



From J. Ingen Housz. 1783. June 23. Vienna. 



Begging Franklin to grant Mr. Weinbrenner's request for letters 

 of introduction for his Agent Mr. Donath. The cast of his profile 

 which he sends, is made of plaster of Paris. Has at last received the 

 first sheets of his book from M. Le Begue. Hopes to see Franklin in 

 Vienna before he sets out for America. A. L. S. i p. XXVIII, 182. 



