Letters to Benjamin Franklin 135 



From [Charles] Williamos [?]. 1783. December 16. Paris. 



Asking for the necessary passports for America; proposes to set ofiE in 

 two days. L. in 3d P. i p. XXX, 1315/^. 



From de Lamardelle. 1783. December 17. Paris. 



Asking for Mr. [Thomas] Barclay's address; hears that he is Agent 

 for Virginia. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXX, 132. 



From Marquis de la Fayette. 1783. December 18. Paris. 

 Invitation for dinner. Engraved N. in 3d P. I p. XXX, 133. 



From Baron de la Courtelle. 1783. December 18. Paris. 



Is a brother Mason; abjectly wretched, desiring only to die; is the 

 father of four children — a girl, whom he has placed in a convent, and 

 three boys, all at military schools; begs Franklin to render him some 

 assistance. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXX, 134. 



From de Rocheplate. 1783. December 18. Paris. 



Sending Franklin two manuscripts on geometry; hopes they will 

 amuse and interest him. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXX, 135. 



From [Madame] Tonnelier. 1783. December 18. Moulins. 



Her husband, a fellow-countryman of Franklin ; account of his work, 

 death, and her present unfortunate situation with a large family to 

 bring up and educate; begs Franklin to procure her a continuation 

 of certain privileges, or a pension from the King. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XXX, 136. 



From Mr. and Mrs. [John] Sargent. 1783. December 19. London. 



If Franklin intends coming to London in the ensuing spring or 

 summer, they beg his acceptance of their town house, which with their 

 country house and equipage are all at his service. Health of his 

 family. Their great desire to see Franklin; will be ashamed to talk 

 with him of England and its Government, which daily sinks deeper 

 in disgrace. L. in 3d P. 2 p. XXX, 137. 



