Letters to Benjamin Franklin 117 



From Hope & Co. 1783. October 16. Amsterdam, 



Introducing William French, Esq., of the firm of French, Crawford 

 & Co. one of the richest houses of Glasgow; his desire to solicit Frank- 

 lin's aid and protection in a matter connected with America; his travelling 

 companion is Peter Speers, Esq., a young gentleman of family. A. L. S. 

 3 p. XXX, 27. 



From Marquis de la Fayette. 1783. October 17. Paris. 



Requesting the honor of Franklin's presence at dinner. Engraved 

 N. in 3d P. I p. XXX, 28. 



From John Baynes. 1783. October 17. Paris. 



His failure to get the list from the Abbe Morellet; hopes he will 

 send it after him to England. Promises to give Franklin's message to 

 the Bishop of St. Asaph. Hopes Franklin will keep the two books 

 as a small testimony of his regard. A. L. S. i p. XXX, 29. 



From Mary Ann Davies. 1783. October 17. Florence. 



Disappointed at receiving no answer to her letter; fears it miscarried; 

 begs to be informed of the receipt of this and the fate of her former 

 letter. A. L. S. i p. XXX, 30. 



Fi-om J[ohn] Schaffer. 1783. October 18. Paris. 



Informed by his lawyer that Franklin is willing to make him a 

 small advance for his food, while he is waiting for the arrival of Mr. 

 [Thomas] Barclay; promises faithfully to refund the money. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) XXX, 31. 



From J[ohn] Schaffer. 1783. October 18. Paris. 



Assuring Franklin that it will be perfectly safe to entrust the small 

 sum to the bearer. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXX, 32. 



From Ric[har]d Holmes. 1783. October 18. Naples. 



Begging Franklin to aid him and Dominick Romers to employ their 

 talents in America; they are both perfect masters in the manufacture of 

 all sorts of woolen goods; ask to be given a passage to America. L. 

 in 3d P. 2 p. XXX, 33. 



