Letters to Benjamin Franklin 201 



From de Junquiere. 1784. July 6. Paris. 



Has need of his counsel on a matter which concerns the very in- 

 teresting widow of a gentleman known to Franklin who left estates 

 in Virginia. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXII, 45. 



From [Carle] Vernet. 1784. July 6. Paris. 



Recommending M. Fossard, who desires to go to America; he will 

 explain his purposes as well as the marriage which such a step will 

 necessitate between himself and Mile, de Montauville; commits both 

 young people to Franklin's wisdom and protection. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XXXII, 46. 



From [Mme.] Baudouin Barre. 1784. July 6. Nantes. 



Cannot believe she is the only one to be deprived of Franklin's be- 

 nevolence; implores him to give her fifty louis. A, L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXXII, 47. 



From Colson. 1784. July 6. Paris. 



Deputed by La Maison Philantropique to remind him of their meet- 

 ing on the following Wednesday ; the assessment for July will be payable 

 then. Partly printed N. S. i p. (In French.) XXXII, 48. 



From [Stephen] D'audibert Caille. 1784. July 6. Paris. 



Has been appointed Mediator by the Emperor of Morocco, between 

 His Majesty and those of the powers who wish for peace; offers his 

 services in this capacity to the United States ; various communications 

 on this subject sent by him to Congress ; desires to pay his respects 

 to Franklin at any appointed time. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXXII, 49. 



From du Freme. 1784. July 8. Versailles. 



At the request of the Marechal de Castries, reminds Franklin of 

 his letter of the 20th ult. concerning a plan for the redistribution of 

 the prizes taken by Commodore [John] Paul Jones. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXXII, 50. 



