1 62 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Herman Heyman. 1784. January 19. Bremen. 



Concerning establishing a glass factory in Maryland ; their intention 

 to send their friend, Mr. Amelong, to Baltimore in the spring, together 

 with eighty families all experienced in the business; begs for letters of 

 introduction and recommendation. A. L. S. 6 p. XXXI, 38. 



From Sam[ue]l Chase. 1784. January 19. London. 



Pleasure at his recovery. Loss of a ship in which he [Chase] was 

 considerably interested; question of Mr. [John] Jay's preparing and 

 presenting a memorial on the subject; begs Franklin's influence with 

 the Marquis de Castries and de la Fayette. Small prospect of obtaining 

 the Bank [of England] stock. Expects to return to Maryland in Feb- 

 ruary or March. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXI, 40. 



From [Baron] De Feriet. 1784. January 21. Versailles. 



Describing a house and garden at Versailles which he thinks would 

 suit Franklin ; its distance from the Chateau ; suggests Franklin's grand- 

 son coming to look at it; offers also to show him a collection of sedan- 

 chairs, from which he can select one for Franklin. Account of an 

 harmonica sent to the Duchesse de Villeroy. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) XXXI, 41. 



From William Hodgson. 1784. January 23. London. 



Steps he has taken to procure the information about the value of the 

 two ships. Thanks him for his intended kindness in respect to the 

 Consulship. A. L. S. i p. XXXI, 42. 



From de Gombert. 1784. January 24. Paris. 



Offering Franklin a valuable discovery he has made; a sure preventa- 

 tive against all toothache; realizes that this secret, if revealed, will do 

 great injury to the dentists, but his object is to be useful to humanity. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXXI, 43. 



From Sam[ue]l Bird. 1784. January 24. Andelys. 



As he has the honor of Franklin's protection for the establishment of a 

 woolen manufactory in the United States, gives him a detailed account 

 of his business abilities; prefers holding a salaried position under any 

 gentleman who is willing to carry out this project. A. L. S. 4 p. 



XXXI, 44. 



