Letters to Benjamin Franklin 121 



From [Jean-Jacques] CafReri. 1783. October 29. Paris. 



Repeating his desire to execute any monuments or statues for the 

 United States; refers to his likeness of Franklin and to the tomb of 

 Montgomery; has the cast of Franklin's portrait in case anyone desires 

 it. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXX, 51. 



From [Jean- Jacques] Caffieri. 1783. October 29. Paris. 



Report that the United States intends erecting a statue to Gen. Wash- 

 ington; if this is true, hopes he may obtain the commission. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) XXX, 52. 



From William Hodgson. 1783. October 30. London. 



Question of accounts and the balance due Franklin. If Congress 

 should appoint a Consul for Great Britain, offers his services. A. L. S. 

 I p. XXX, 53. 



From J[ohn] Schaffer. 1783. October 30. Paris. 



Informed by his advocate of Franklin's promise to intercede with 

 Mr. [Thomas] Barclay on his behalf. When arrested, the Inspector of 

 Police left a man in his house to guard his goods; this person stole all 

 that was left but he was arrested and is now in prison ; begs Franklin's 

 aid in the prosecution of this villain. A. L. S. 2 p. XXX, 54. 



From [Jean Charles Pierre] Lenoir. 1783. October 30. Paris. 



Concerning a young negro slave, Abigail, belonging to Mrs. Jay, who 

 was arrested at Franklin's and her mistress's request; her unwillingness 

 to return to her mistress; as she has no money, supposes Mrs. Jay will 

 pay six sols a day for her food during her detention. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXX, 55. 



From W[illia]m Vaughan. 1783. October 31. London. 



His family's safe arrival at Philadelphia; their enjoyment of Mrs. 

 [Richard] Bache's hospitality; her resemblance to Mrs. [Joseph] Priest- 

 ley. Quotes from a letter of Miss [S.] Beckwith in which she mentions 

 having two of Franklin's granddaughters in her house. Letters from 

 Philadelphia speak of the displeasure occasioned by the English decla- 

 ration of July 2d ; laments the short-sighted policy of England. Dr. 

 [Richard] Price communicated Franklin's description of the air balloons 

 to the Club ; is to give Dr. Price a meeting with Messrs. Jay and Adams ; 

 wishes Franklin could be present. A. L. S. 3 p. XXX, 56. 



