Letters to Benjamin Franklin 245 



From Delacolonge. 1785. February 14. Lyons. 



Has decided to sell his foundry; writes so that Franklin may 

 engage an agent, should he wish to buy. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XXXIII, 31. 



From M. and Mme. de la Fayette. 1785. February 15. Paris. 



Invitation for dinner. N. in 3d P. I p. (In French.) 



XXXIII, 32. 



From Michel. 1785. February 16. Havre. 



Arrival of the " Arethusa," from Baltimore, commanded by Captain 

 Butler, having on board a young woman who, in man's clothes, he 

 engaged in good faith as a green hand ; informed that she is madly in 

 love with the second Captain of the " Arethusa " and that her character 

 is far from admirable ; awaits Franklin's orders as well as reimbursement 

 for money expended. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XXXIII, 33. 



From Marquis de Pongins. 1785. February 21. Paris. 



Emboldened by Franklin's approval of his work on agriculture; 

 sends him his pamphlet on education. Desires his advice as to the best 

 means of investing his small capital; asks permission to discuss this 

 matter in a personal interview. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXXIII, 34. 



From [Philippe Denis] Pierres. 1785. February 21. Paris. 



Reminding Franklin of his promise to tell him when the letter- 

 press model arrives from England ; appoints a day to see it and to 

 dine with Franklin. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXXIII, 34^. 



From Benoist. 1785. February 22. Paris. 



Sends some verses to be written under the portrait of the Marquis 

 de la Fayette. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXIII, 35. 



Fro7n La Grave. 1785. February 22. Paris. 



Taken prisoner several times during his unfortunate voyages to Amer- 

 ica; lost everything he possessed; has nothing left but three paper dollars 

 which are worthless, unless Franklin will take them off his hands. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXXIII, 36. 



