164 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From The Ambassador of Sweden. 1784. January 29. 



Regrets being unable to accept his invitation but will call on him 

 to exchange notifications. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



XLIV, 68. 



From Longchamps. 1784. January 30. 



Hopes that the manuscript (XXXI, 46) sent to Franklin will meet with 

 his approbation; if he has no use for it, begs he will at least render him 

 some assistance in his present unfortunate situation. A, L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XXXI, 51. 



From Jonat[han] Nesbitt. 1784. January 31. Nantes. 



Concerning the sentence pronounced against him by the Court of 

 Admiralty, relative to the insurance of the ship " Nancy " ; reasons why 

 he has ordered an appeal ; is nevertheless obliged to pay the full premium 

 at once; begs Franklin's protection in this affair. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XXXI, 52. 



Frojn D[avi]d Gallwey & Co. 1784. January 31. Nantes. 



Wrote Franklin on the 22d inst. relative to the insurance on the 

 American ship "Nancy"; conditions of the policy; in spite of proofs 

 in their possession, the sentence was against them ; have entered an appeal 

 but they will be obliged to pay the money if Franklin does not interfere 

 and obtain a quick decision from the Minister. A, L. S. 3 p. 



XXXI, 53. 



From Will[iain] Strahan. 1784. February i. London. 



Acknowledging Franklin's and the Bache family's kindness to his 

 young kinswoman. Urging him to spend the rest of his days in England. 

 Recommending the bearer, Dr. Ross, who has served as physician to the 

 English army in the East, but who now desires to pursue his profession 

 in America; Franklin's recommendation would be of great service to him. 

 The present political confusion. A. L. S. 3 p. XXXI, 54. 



Printed, in part, in Works (Sparks, X, 65; Bigelow, VIII, 446). 



From J[ohii] Schaffer. 1784. February i. Paris. 



Announcing his acquittal and discharge; has now the right to pursue 

 those who were the cause of his disgrace ; desires the publication of his 

 trial in order that his countrymen may be convinced of his innocence. 

 A. L. S. I p. XXXI, 55. 



