120 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



Preliminary Treaty so diametrically opposed to those of Franklin and 

 the British Ministry; begs him to speak to the Count on the subject; 

 if he persists in his opinion, it will be more prudent for them to abandon 

 their dispute with the underwriters. A. L. S. 2 p. XXX, 46. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1783. October 27. Nantes. 



Enclosing a letter just arrived from Philadelphia. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXVIII, 143. 



From [Sir] Edward Newenham. 1783. October 28. Dublin. 



Desiring to know by return of post whether Ireland is mentioned in 

 the Treaty ; thinks Franklin is warranted in demanding this information 

 of Mr. [David] Hartley; various ways of evading this question which 

 the Ministry will find ; public expectation high and Dublin in a state of 

 the greatest anxiety; the dependence he puts on Franklin's assistance; 

 Mr. [John] Foster's bill to facilitate the commercial relations be- 

 tween Ireland and America. Question of the protective duties will 

 occasion much contest. Violent altercation between Mr. [Henry] Flood 

 and Mr. [Henry] Grattan. A. L. S. 3 p. XXX, 47. 



From Birckel. 1783. October 28. Strasbourg. 



Refers to Franklin's letter in which he spoke of a method ; this method 

 is engraven on the soul of Franklin and on that of the best patriot 

 in France, England and America; flight of fancy concerning the result 

 of a union of these souls. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXX, 48. 



From Comtesse de la Brosse. 1 783. October 28. Chateau d'Heronville. 



A year ago sent Franklin a letter for her brother in Virginia; not 

 hearing from him since, takes the liberty of enclosing another, which 

 she begs may be sent by the first opportunity; her mother's distress at 

 not hearing from her son. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXX, 49. 



From Sutter. 1783. October 29. Paris. 



Report of Franklin's plan to establish, in Philadelphia, master workers 

 in glass; offers his services as well as those of many of his associates. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXX, 50. 



