Letters to Benjamin Franklin 259 



From J. Ingen Housz. 1785. May 25, Vienna. 



His grief at hearing of Franklin's approaching departure. Bewails 

 his money-losses. Sends two volumes of his Miscellanies in German 

 for the [American] Philosophical Society; refers him to Le Begue [de 

 Presle] for two copies of the French work, dedicated to him ; forwards 

 copies of his dissertations on various subjects. Begs for late American 

 newspapers. His desire to have all Franklin's philosophical papers. 

 Thinks the scheme of M. Windisch-Gratz somewhat visionary. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. XXXIII, 115. 



From W[illia]m Vaughan. 1785. May 26. London. 



Introducing the Reverend Mr. Robinson, Mr. Hill's particular friend 

 and a gentleman of character; concerned about Franklin's health. A. 

 L. S. I p. XXXIII, 116. 



From Defay. 1785. May 28. Orleans. 



Desires to become a member of the Academy of Sciences ; the previous 

 year, sent them a work of his with a request to be made a corresponding 

 member ; since that time several vacancies have occurred ; begs Franklin's 

 influence on his behalf. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXXIII, 117. 



From Comtesse de Bouflers[-Rouvrel]. 1785. May 29. 



Sending him the promised book, which she begs him to return after 

 its perusal; hopes he has not forgotten her advice. A. L. in 3d P. 

 I p. (In French.) XXXIII, 118. 



From Coimet. 1780, April, to 1785, May. 



Account for postage paid on Franklin's letters and charges for mes- 

 sages, errands, etc. (In French.) 181 p. LXIII, 44-1 ii. 



From [Fedinand] Grand. [1785. Circa May.] 



Asking Franklin to appoint the day and hour when he can see M. 

 [Jean Antoine] Houdon, the sculptor, relative to Mr. George Washing- 

 ton's statue. A. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XL, 163. 



