Letters to Benjamin Franklin 219 



From Wil^ia]!!! Aug[ustu]s Miles. 1784. October 11. Seraing. 



At the request of his friend, Sir Edward Newenham, sends Franklin 

 the enclosed printed extracts from the Irish papers; would be glad to 

 hear of their safe arrival. A. L. S. i p. XXXII, 131. 



From [Philippe Denis] Pierres. 1784. October 12. Paris, 



In accordance with Franklin's request, forwarded the letter to Mr. 

 Hemery; his intention of waiting on Franklin and inviting him to 

 dine. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXXII, 132. 



From W[illiam] T[emple] Franklin. 1784. October 12. London. 



Arrival of the Abbe [Morellet] and Lord Fitzmaurice; possibility 

 of his returning to Paris with the former. Mrs. [Mary] Hewson's 

 acceptance of Franklin's proposal; they will be with him by the end of 

 the month. His great liking for Mr. and Mrs. [John] Sargent with 

 whom he has been staying ; their strong attachment to Dr. Franklin ; 

 Mrs. Sargent's admiration for his Dialogue with Mme. la Goutte. 

 Civility of Lord Stanhope and his son Lord Mahon. Dines that day 

 with Mr. [John] Paradise to meet some members of the Royal Society. 

 A. L. S. 4 p. XXXII, 133. 



From [Sir] Edward Newenham. 1784. October 12. Belcamp. 



His reasons for desiring to be informed of the receipt of a copy 

 of the Evening Post sent to Franklin; suspects it may be held back; 

 the public much agitated by the late meeting; his own attitude. Re- 

 minds him of the wished-for letters of introduction. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXXII, 134. 



From [Mme.] Carroll d'Auzouer. 1784. October 12. Paris. 



Reminding Franklin of her visit to him in 1778. Concerning her 

 relatives in America, one of whom was a Member of Congress; the 

 last letter she received from him spoke of sending his son to France ; 

 fears he is dead ; desires an hour with Dr. Franklin that she may ascer- 

 tain something about her Maryland relations. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXXII, 135. 



FroTH Prince de Ligne. 1784. October 12. Brussels. 



Recommending to Franklin's kindness M. de Vaux who desires to 

 increase his moderate competence by work. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXXII, 136. 



