224 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Abbe de Charmois. 1784. October 29. Paris. 



Requesting a free passage to America for Francisque Sube, who 

 served during the late war and was wounded at the siege of Yorktown. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) 



A. E. by Franklin. No vessels in France belonging to the United 

 States, nor will there be any probably as long as peace continues; 

 unable therefore to grant his request. XXXII, 158. 



Frojn The Ambassador of Malta. 1784. October 29. Paris. 



On account of illness cannot receive the Assembly at his house. 

 It will be held at the English Ambassador's. L. in 3d P. i p. (In 

 French.) XLIV, 73- 



From James Bourdieu. 1784. October 30. Paris. 



Renewing his recommendation of the brothers de Vaux, who pro- 

 pose sailing immediately for New York ; reminds Franklin of his promise 

 to interest himself on their behalf. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XXXII, 159. 



Frorn Fortin De Le Bel. 1784. October 30. Paris. 



Understands artists are in demand in America; recommends a 

 young woman who desires to pursue her work in that country provided 

 the advantages offered are sufficient. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXXII, i6o. 



From Gilles De Lavallee. 1784. November i. Beaumont-sur-oise. 



Two years ago, laid before Franklin his plan for establishing in 

 Philadelphia and elsewhere one or more manufactories for making rib- 

 bons; now that peace is declared, desires a short interview on this 

 subject. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXII, 162. 



From W [illiam] T[emple] Franklin. 1784. November i. Chilbolton. 



Enjoying his visit to the worthy Bishop [of St. Asaph], Mrs. Shipley 

 and her daughters. For lack of time, has given up his visit to Lord 

 Shelburne. Expects to spend two days with the [John] Sargents and 

 another in taking leave of Mrs. [Mary] Hewson. Promised the Dean 

 of St. Asaph to be present at his trial, so will not take his final de- 

 parture till the 9th or loth. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXII, 163. 



