Letters to Benjamin Franklin i6i 



last meeting; M. le Comte de Serent was the orator of the occasion. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXXI, 31. 



From J. Tahon. 1784. January 17. Armentleres. 



Begging Franklin to forward the enclosed letter to his brother in 

 Boston; his letters thus far have always failed to reach him. A. L. S. 

 I p. (In French.) XXXI, 32. 



From Jn. Charrene. 1784. January 17. London. 



Delivered the letter to Mr, [John] Sargent, Begs Franklin's interest 

 with M. [Charles Eugene Gabriel de la Croix, Marquis] de Castries 

 to obtain the defrayal of his personal expenses during his three years' 

 service in England; is heavily in debt. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXXI, 33. 



From de Fleury. 1784. January 18. Paris. 



Begs that the enclosed letters may be forwarded to America by the 

 first opportunity. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXXI, 34. 



From [Anthony George] Eckhardt. 1784. January 18. Utrecht. 



Concerning M. Montgolfier's discovery and the results of certain 

 experiments made by them which they would be only too glad to com- 

 municate to the above distinguished inventor; explains his scheme, to be 

 employed in voyages of discovery, of attaching the balloon by a cord 

 to the vessel. L. 3 p, (In French.) XXXI, 35. 



From Brouttin Mollien de Sombres. 1784. January 18. Paris. 



Desires to know if a memoir of Benjamin Morel of Dunkirk, which 

 she sent him, arrived safely and what hope she may give her relative. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXXI, 36. 



From Mme. Denis and daughter. 1784, January 18. 



Recalling themselves to his remembrance and requesting an audience 

 with him at Passy. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXXI, 37. 



From Marquis de la Fayette. 1784. [January?] 18. Paris. 

 Invitation for dinner. Engraved N. in 3d P. XXXI, 37^. 



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