Letters to Benjamin Franklin 77 



From Nath[aniel] Falconer. 1783. June 23. London. 



Thinks he should have been entrusted with the despatches instead 

 of Mr. [Samuel] Vaughan. Preliminary articles of peace received w'xxh 

 joy. Attitude of Congress towards Franklin's request to come home; 

 A[rthur] Lee's unsuccessful attempts to make up a party against 

 [Robert] Morris and [Dr.] Franklin. Arrival of Capt. [Joshua] 

 Barney and the " Washington " and the money safely deposited ; credit 

 of the bank at Philadelphia very good. The Constitution of Pennsyl- 

 vania cannot be altered for two years. Heard that a salary was ar- 

 ranged for Franklin's grandson, but has forgotten the amount. Ques- 

 tion of [Robert] Morris resigning his office. Sends a copy of the duties 

 to be imposed by Congress. Desires Franklin to send him a " mittretain " 

 for his ship " Olive Branch," otherwise he will be under the unhappy 

 necessity of sailing under British colors. A. L. S. 3 p. XXVIII, 183. 



From Mr. and Mrs. [Thomas] Barclay. 1783. June 23. Auteuil. 



Will dine with Franklin on Thursday. L. in 3d P. i p. 



XXVIII, 184. 



From Walton & Stott. 1783. June 23. Paris. 



Desire a conference respecting the importation of goods into America. 

 L. in 3d P. I p. XXVIII, 185. 



From Nathaniel Falconer. 1783. June 24. London. 



Promising to send some pamphlets and newspapers. Begs Franklin 

 to find out from [Robert] Morris what letters he sent over; suspects 

 foul play. A. L. S. i p. XXVIII, 186. 



From Vidal de St. Martial and others (Grand Masons of Car- 

 cassonne). 1783. June 24. Carcassonne. 



On reading Franklin's letter, his admittance was celebrated with trans- 

 ports of joy; it was decreed that his picture, copied in miniature, was 

 always to remain in their temple. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXVIII, 187. 



From Girault de Keroudou. 1783. June 25. Paris. 



Sends a work printed by order of the Trustees of the College de 

 Louis le Grand; the author, M. le President Rolland has worked in- 



