192 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Frisi. 1784. May 30. Milan. 



Has followed in the newspapers the great events so closely connected 

 with Franklin. Takes this opportunity to introduce le Chevalier 

 Castiglio, a member of one of the most distinguished Milanese families, 

 who proposes making a tour in America, in order to study that brave 

 nation more closely and also to continue his researches in Natural His- 

 tory. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXXI, 192. 



From C[om]tesse d'Houdetot. 1784. May 31. Sannois. 



Begging for news of Franklin; describes in detail the easiest way for 

 him to make the journey to Sannois, w^here she awaits his visit with the 

 greatest pleasure; will be delighted also to receive his two grandsons. 

 A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XXXI, 193. 



From Marie Therese de la Mothe Cadillac. [1784. May ?] 



Petitions Franklin to help her secure possession of lands granted 

 to her grandfather in the territory of Massachusetts. L. 3 p. (In 

 French.) LVII, 119. 



From John "Walter. 1784. May. London. 



Acknowledging Franklin's kind letter and the present accompanying 

 it. Concerning his new method of printing as contained in the pam- 

 phlet sent Franklin ; will open his new printing-house on the first day 

 of June; a minute description of the arrangement on which the facility 

 of the work depends; would be glad to have his improvement laid be- 

 fore the Court of France and would willingly send the King a complete 

 printing fount, trusting only to that monarch's liberality. A. L. S. 

 3 p. XXXI, 194. 



From Huguet. 1784. June I. Paris. 



Is informed that Franklin sends persons to Russia to cultivate land 

 there; begs Franklin to grant him a tract of land to clear and cultivate. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXII, i. 



From Tho[ma]s Thompson. 1784. June 2. Dover. 



Informing him of the departure of Mr. [John] Jay and family on 

 the ship " Edward " ; their inability to carry with them the picture of 

 the Marquis de la Fayette, intended for General Washington; asks in- 

 structions as to its further disposition. A. L. S. 2 p. (In duplicate.) 



XXXII, 2. 



