Letters to Benjamin Franklin 137 



thinks he could persuade several of his friends to accompany him, if 

 the prospect appeared hopeful. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



XXX, 142. 



From [John] Paul Jones. 1783. December 20. Paris. 



Accepting his invitation for dinner on the 25th. N. in 3d P. i p. 



XXX, 143. 



From Sam[uel] Chase. 1783. December 20. London. 



Before this reaches Franklin he w^ill hear of the dismission of the 

 late Ministry; Mr. [William] Pitt is Prime Minister; no other appoint- 

 ment is fixed ; names of some who are expected to hold office. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XXX, 144. 



i^ro7/z [Capt.] J [oshua] Barney. 1783. December 21. Havre-de-Grace. 



Among the packages brought on shore, is one directed to Franklin 

 containing snuff and tobacco; would have been heavily fined if he 

 had been detected bringing it ashore; supposes Franklin has letters 

 concerning it; as it cannot be sent, begs for Franklin's instructions on 

 that head. A. L. S. i p. XXX, 145. 



From P[rin]ce Bariatinskoy. 1783. December 22. Paris. 



Concerning a Resolution of Congress to obtain the King's permission, 

 in order that the French officers who served in America might accept 

 the insignia of an order to be established in memory of the Revolution; 

 informed that the Royal consent has been obtained ; desires Franklin 

 to send him the details of the affair that he may make them known to 

 his Court. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXX, 146. 



FroTti Giraud. 1783. December 22. Paris. 



The United States, having had a large share in the dedication of 

 this almanac, takes great pleasure in sending them a copy. A. L. S. 

 I p. (In French.) XXX, 147. 



From The Ambassador of the Emperor [of Austria]. 

 1783. December 22. Paris. 



Requesting him to forward letters to Baron de Beelen, the other to 

 one Professor Marter. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XLIV, 66. 



