Letters to Benjamin Franklin 119 



From J[ohn] Schaffer. 1783. October 22. Paris 



The bearer will convince Franklin of his intention to quit Paris and 

 return to his own home whenever Franklin thinks proper; is ready to 

 furnish every security in his power, if Franklin will grant him what 

 he craves. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXX, 39. 



From Madame Le Veillard. 1783. October 22. 



Wishing Franklin good-morning and begging him to drink tea with 

 her that evening. N. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XXX, 40. 



From Francois Giordana. 1783. October 22. Turin. 



Repeats his request of the 3d ult., and begs for a reply. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) ' XXX, 41. 



From Chevalier de Contrepont. 1783. October 23. Paris. 



Begs for an interview on a subject he believes will give pleasure 

 to Franklin. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXX, 42. 



From John Curwen. 1783. October 23. Little Broughton. 



Though an Englishman, wished well to the Americans in their late 

 noble struggle, and now desires to settle with his family in that country ; 

 begs for some information concerning the sale of lands and the treat- 

 ment likely to be accorded them as English people. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XXX, 43. 



From Dr. Scrope. 1783. October 24. Paris. 



Promising to dine with Franklin, together with Mrs. Scrope and his 

 daughter, on the following Sunday. N. in 3d P. i p. XXX, 44. 



From Chevalier de Tugny. 1783. October 25, Montbrison. 



His plan for recruiting a body of troops for the service of Amer- 

 ica; his military experience and reputation. A. L. S. 4 p. (In 

 French.) XXX, 45. 



From Jonat[han] Nesbitt. 1783. October 27. L'Orient. 



Enclosing a copy of the Comte de Vergennes's letter [i p] ; ex- 

 tremely surprised at finding his sentiments on the 22d Article of the 



