Letters to Benjamin Franklin 115 



From [Marquis de] la Fayette. [1783. October 13?] Paris. 



Begging Franklin to dine with him that day to meet the famous 

 Mr. [William] Pitt and several of his friends. A. L. S. i p. 



XLII, 140. 



From Comtesse d'Houdetot. 1783. October 14. Sanoir. 



Her grief at hearing of Franklin's illness. Thanks him for his letter 

 on behalf of the poor sailor; proofs of the genuineness of this man's case. 

 Expects to stay in the country till December in order to rest mind and 

 body after the loss which she has sustained. L. S, 2 p. (In French.) 



XXX, i8. 



From J[ohn] Schaffer. 1783. October 14. Paris. 



Received Franklin's letter containing a doubt of his using his liberty 

 to good purpose ; swears he never contracted a farthing's debt himself, 

 but intrusted his signature to a scoundrel; begs Franklin to procure his 

 release, whereupon the Justice will return him some bills, one of which 

 is on Franklin. A. L. S. 3 p. XXX, 19. 



From [Miss E.] Stubbs. 1783. October 14. Versailles. 



Thanking him for answering her 'former letters ; if an opportunity 

 should offer of rendering Mr. D. a service, Franklin would benefit two 

 persons, for he only waits to be established to marry. Hopes for Frank- 

 lin's speedy recovery. A. L. S. 2 p. XXX, 20. 



From Pierre Dessin. 1783. October 14. Calais. 



Promising to forward Franklin the two carriage wheels as soon as 

 they arrive from London. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXX, 21. 



From John Gottfried Braumiiller. 1783. October 14. Berlin. 



Refers to his letter of August 2d (LIX, 23). Desires Consulship. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. LIX, 54. 



From M. Albert. 1783. October 14. Paris. 



Possibility of Franklin taking the apartments above his baths; if he 

 can count on such an honor, will put all things in readiness for Frank- 

 lin's reception. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXX, 23. 



