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talented gentleman; when he is better, hopes to aid the Chevalier 

 in his views in the Consular line. A. L. S. i p. 



A. E. by Dr. Franklin. " The last letter from my dear friend Dr. 

 Cooper, who died in January following." XXX, 98. 



From Ignace, Chevalier de Born. 1783. November 21. Vienna. 



Begging Franklin to forward the enclosed letter to Professor Marter 

 at Philadelphia, his pupil, disciple and friend ; suggested his name to the 

 Emperor for the voyage to America, on account of his discoveries in 

 Natural History; the bearer is M. [Paul] Strattmann sent by the Em- 

 peror to buy a part of the Due de la Valliere's library. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XXX, 99. 



From Lefebvre de Reve fils. 1783. November 21. Paris. 



Sent Franklin a memoir in the early part of October, concerning a 

 request of the Neapolitan merchants for protection in the ports of the 

 United States, where they propose to trade; begs for an answer. A. 

 L. S. I p. (In French.) XXX, 100. 



From [Chevalier de] St. Olympe. 1783. November 24. Havre. 



Takes advantage of his last moments in France to express his 

 veneration and respect for Franklin. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXX, 102. 



From [Sir] Edw[ar]d Newenham. 1783. November 25. 



Results of the Grand National Convention; believes they will ob- 

 tain a real reform. Desires Franklin's advice concerning a separate 

 and distinct treaty between Ireland and the United States. Their 

 Parliament daily sinking in the estimation of the public and with good 

 reason; gives an account of their proceedings. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXX, loi. 



Fro7n Jean Rousseau. 1783. November 25. London. 



Has heard much of the jealousy in America as to the choice of a place 

 for the sessions of Congress; advises their not sitting permanently in 

 one place, but alternately in each of the thirteen provinces; hopes the 

 idea will prove useful. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXX, 103. 



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