Letters to Benjamin Franklin 149 



From [Jean-Baptiste] Le Roy. [Circa 1783.] 



Has been told by Prince Bariatinskoy that Franklin is to dine with 

 him. Asks if he could take him in his carriage. A. L. i p. (In 

 French.) XLIV, 175. 



From [Jean-Baptiste] Le Roy. [1783?] 



M. de Montgolfier has heard that Franklin would like to see an 

 experiment with his balloon in private and with only a few persons 

 present. Asks what day would suit him. A. L. 2 p. (In French.) 



XLIV, 176. 



Fro?n Prince de Luz. [Circa 1783.] 



Requests letters of recommendation for Jean Nicolas Joseph Hankars, 

 of Liege, to prominent people in Philadelphia. L. in 3d P. i p. (In 

 French.) XLIII, 203. 



From Abbe [Gabriel Bonnot] de Mably. [Circa 1783.] 



Recommending M. Rochas who intends to settle in Boston. L. in 

 3d P. I p. XLIII, 207. 



From Marechal [Augustin Joseph] de Mailly. [Circa 1783.] 



Sending a few copies of the plan and situation of Port-Vendre. L. 

 in 3d P. I p. (In French.) XLIII, 210. 



From Barthelemy Martin. 1783. 



Question of commercial relations between America and France. 

 Offering his services for the position of Consul at Cette. A. L. S. 

 3 p. (In French.) XXX, 168. 



From [Louis Frangois Antoine Nicolas, Marquis de] Messey. [ 1 783.] 



Acknowledging the medal struck in honor of America's independence ; 

 refers to the kindness shown him during his stay at Passy; regrets that 

 he could not have shed his blood in the American cause. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XLI, 68. 



From [Marquis de] Messey. [Circa 1783.] 



Congratulating Franklin on the great part he has played in America's 

 independence; desires to be a witness of all the homage which his 

 countrymen will render to his heroic virtues. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XLI, 69. 



