2o6 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Jacob. 1784. July 30. Paris. 



Account of a curious experience; luminous undulations which dance 

 before his eyes ; his experiments in stormy weather most successful ; in 

 the twinkling of an eye, could kindle the lightning and cause the 

 most tremendous explosions; begs permission to wait on Franklin and 

 go into further detail. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XXXII, 67. 



From Anisson [le fils]. 1784. July 31. Paris. 



Regrets that absence from town caused him to miss the visit of 

 Franklin's son ; delighted to offer Franklin a copy of his work. L. in 

 3d P. I p. (In French.) XXXII, 68. 



From [Mme.] de Baluze. 1784. July 31. Paris. 



Her son living in the vicinity of Philadelphia; their letters to each 

 other constantly lost; begs Franklin to put her in the way of finding 

 a safe conveyance. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXII, 69. 



From Lieut.-Col. Giles. 1784. August i. New York. 



Takes the liberty of sending to Franklin's care a letter to his 

 friend, Col. Clarkson. L. in 3d P. i p. XXXII, 70. 



From C. W. F. Dumas. 1784. August 2. The Hague. 



Magnificent sword destined for M. de Suffren. Important enclosures 

 for Congress and M. Van Berkel. After the American Revolution, the 

 next most important event is the alliance, nearly concluded, between 

 France and the Netherlands. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XXXIX, 226. 



From Desmignons Dusaix. 1784. August 4. Mont Saint Vincent. 



Begging for a passage for herself and family to America, and for 

 the means of raising her seven children. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XXXII, 71. 



From [Jean Charles Pierre] Lenoir. 1784. August 4. 



In obedience to Franklin's request, has delivered the packet from 

 England to his address without sending it to the Syndics. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) XXXII, 72. 



