Letters to Benjamin Franklin 169 



From de Roncelle (?). 1784. February 16. Paris. 



Announcing the death of his father-in-law, M. Macquer; as soon as 

 he is able, will inform Franklin of his last wishes in favor of one of his 

 relations; reminds Franklin of their first meeting and of their con- 

 versation on the subject, which interested M. Macquer intensely. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXI, 77. 



From Tho[ma]s Barclay. 1784. February 17. London. 



Mr. [William] Hodgson's search for precedents relative to the 

 capture of vessels situated like the "Nancy"; a trial to determine that 

 point expected to come oH very soon ; promise of Mr. Hodgson to send 

 particulars of the decision. Is detained on matters connected with the 

 public accounts. Likelihood of Mr. [Robert] Morris's bills on the 

 negotiators of the loan in Holland being paid. L. S. I p. XXXI, 78. 



From [Jean-Baptiste] Le Roy. [1784?] February 18. 



Acknowledging the papers on balloons. Prevented by the cold weather 

 from waiting on Franklin. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XLII, 168. 



From Jonat[han] Nesbitt. 1784. February 18. L'Orient. 



Forwarded the letter by the packet from New York and charged 

 the bill for postage to Franklin. A. L. S. i p. XXXI, 79. 



From Jonathan Williams, Jr. 1784. February 19. 



Necessary to have Franklin's evidence in Court concerning a bill 

 of Messrs. Bache & Shee; thinks a written statement would be received. 

 A. L. S. I p. XXXVIII, 146. 



From Madame de Massieu. 1784. February 21. 



Sorry to have missed him when she called. Desires to know what 

 M. de Morel may expect from Franklin's kindness. A. L. in 3d P. 



1 p. (In French.) XXXI, 80. 



From De la Porte. 1784. February 21. 



Writes on behalf of La Baronne de Bissy, who has been left with 

 six children to educate; begs Franklin's influence to place one of them 

 in the merchant marine; the father's services in the navy. A. L. S. 



2 p. (In French.) XXXI, 81. 



