i82 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Charles Eleonor] Duf riche de Valaze. 1784. April 9. Paris. 



Explaining certain points in the manuscript he sent Franklin; begs 

 him to make any corrections he may think fit and forward it to Con- 

 gress along with his book. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXXI, 144. 



From [Sir] Edward Newenham. 1784. April 9. Dublin. 



The enclosed paper best describes the state of Irish affairs; the in- 

 sulting behavior of the military who surrounded the House of Com- 

 mons. Heavy taxes imposed on the people ; English manufacturers 

 encouraged at the expense of Irish manufacturers. Account of the 

 severe illness of two of his children. Departure of a number of Irish 

 smiths and carpenters to America. A, L. S. 2 p. XXXI, 145. 



From Uriah Forrest. 1784. April 10. London. 



Sending an enclosure, and offering his services in case he can be 

 useful in any way. A. L. S. i p. XXXI, 146. 



From de Valnais. 1784. April 11. Paris. 



Acknowledging Franklin's kind attentions to Mrs. de Valnais. A. 

 L. S. I p. XXXI, 147. 



By . 1784. April II. 



Memoir on flying machines and balloons, addressed to Franklin. 

 Describes different devices by which aeronauts can protect themselves 

 from accidents and bodily injuries, should their balloon fall into the 

 sea or on dangerous places on land. Devices for propelling and steering 

 air-balloons. How the car should be attached ; the steering apparatus of 

 the balloon at St. Cloud. How to protect from the harmful effects of 

 sudden changes of temperature; aerial flights made by M. Blanchard 

 in his balloon. Diss. 52 p. (In French.) XLIX, i and 2. 



From [La Sabliere de] La Condamine. 1784. April 12. 



Franklin's remarks on the subject of Comus [Nicolas Philippe Ledru] 

 and Mesmer have given him matter for thought; forgot to mention the 

 pretended miracles of [James] Graham at London; believes it to be a 

 case of charlatanism. His proposed visit to Paris. Sends Franklin 



