Letters to Benjamin Franklin 247 



From James Partridge. 1785. March 3. Paris. 



Promising to deliver the package and Governor Pow^nall's letter to 

 Mrs. [Amelia] Barry; if he can be of any service in Italy, begs Franklin 

 to call upon him. A. L. S. i p. XXXIII, 44. 



From Webster Blount. 1785. March 4. Mogadon 



Steps to obtain, from the Emperor [of Morocco], the release of the 

 American vessel and her cargo; His Majesty's failure so far to re- 

 ceive any word from America concerning the peace; his vi^ish however 

 to conclude a treaty of commerce and friendship with them ; as soon 

 as an American Ambassador shall arrive, the vessel will be released. A. 

 L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XXXIII, 45. 



From Perros de Cheselles[?]. 1785. March 4. Paris. 



Sending a memoir on behalf of ten Americans who claim his pro- 

 tection. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXXIII, 46. 



From Pierre Bon de Corcelles. 1785. March 5. Aire en Artois. 



Has decided to visit London before sailing for America; reminds 

 Franklin of the promised recommendations. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXXIII, 47. 



From Lorenzo Manini. 1785. March 8. Cremona. 



Has marked his appreciation of Franklin's goodness by making the 

 translation himself; the Constitution will have its turn as soon as it 

 arrives. Commissioned by the author of the Lettres Americaines to ex- 

 press his appreciation of Franklin's good opinion. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XXXIII, 48. 



From John Jay. 1785. March 8. Office for Foreign Affairs. 



Introducing Paul Randall to Franklin's friendly attention; sends by 

 him a package of green (bayberry) wax for Madame de Chalut. L. S. 

 1 p. XXXIII, 49. 



From Count de Florida Blanca. 1785. March 9. 



Denies both the accuracy and truthfulness of Mr. Pollock's ac- 

 count sent to Congress of the evil treatment he and other Americans 

 experienced in Havana; the real cause of their arrest was smuggling 



