Letters to Benjamin Franklin 191 



From Roulhac. 1784. May 25. Limoges. 



Begs for information concerning two of his brothers; one, who left 

 France in 1777 and was last heard from in May 1781 as married and 

 settled near Bath; and the other, a younger one, who went out to join 

 him in 1782, and whose last letter reached them from Baltimore before 

 his meeting with his brother; fears they may have been led into some 

 wrong-doing. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XXXI, 187. 



From [Charles Eleonor] Dufriche de Valaze. 1784. May 26. Essay. 



Desiring to know if his manuscript was forwarded to Congress at 

 the same time with his book; if only the latter was sent, will feel cer- 

 tain that the paper ought never to have seen the day. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XXXI, 188. 



From Bassi. 1784. May 26. Paris. 



Describes himself as a pupil of Pere Beccaria, and as an unfortunate 

 man of letters whose present illness has prevented his accomplishing an 

 important literary work; begs assistance. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXXI, 189. 



From Dr. Hunter. 1784. May 27. Paris. 



Packet sent to Mr. [John] Jay at Paris by Dr. [John] Witherspoon, 

 who was ignorant of Mr. Jay's departure for America; desires that 

 the packet may be opened by the gentleman who transacts Mr. Jay's 

 business and the information contained therein acted upon. Returns 

 to England the following Monday. L. in 3d P. i p. XXXI, 190. 



From Le Ray de Chaumont. 1784. May 28. Passy. 



Agreement in adjustment of accounts. A. D. S. i p. (In dupli- 

 cate.) LIV, 125 (13 and 14). 



From W[illia]m Alexander. 1784. May 30. Richmond, Va. 



Concerning his journey to Philadelphia, his high opinion of that city 

 and the marks of kindness he received from Franklin's family. Ac- 

 count of his business; his decision to settle at Richmond for the present; 

 prospect of Norfolk becoming a great mart; his meeting with the note- 

 worthy men of Virginia. Franklin's old colleague, Arthur Lee, has 

 been sent to treat with the Indians. Hopes his boy gives satisfaction 

 to Franklin. A. L. S. 4 p. XXXI, 191. 



