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way of getting out the box of books, which lies among unclaimed 

 stuff in the warehouses of the Farmers-General. A. L, S. 3 p. 



XXXIII, 123. 



From [Sir] Edward Newenham. 1785. June 4. Dublin. 



Arrival of the bust [of Dr. Franklin] in perfect condition; his 

 and Lady Newenham 's affectionate appreciation of such a gift. His 

 trip to America postponed. Account of his proposed expedition in a 

 balloon together with his eldest son and Mr. Potain; their intention to 

 cross the Irish Channel; the whole affair to be kept a profound secret; 

 their purpose to ascend masked and in fancy dress; if they succeed, 

 they may possibly proceed to Paris; chance of his making food for the 

 fishes; death has no terror for him. A. L. S. 3 p. XXXIII, 124. 



FroTu James Jarvis. 1785. June 5. Amsterdam. 



If Franklin approves of the American ship spoken of, will make his 

 proposals to the Captain. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXIII, 125. 



From Rich[ar]d Price. 1785. June 5. Newington-Green. 



Begging him to render every assistance to Mrs. Bourne's brother, 

 who has gone to Paris to find Mr. Bourne. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXIII, 126. 



From Barthelemy. 1785. June 6. London. 



The Comte d'Adhemar being still at Bath for his health, Mr. [Wil- 

 liam] Bingham has sent the writer Franklin's letter; will be delighted 

 to aid Mr. Bingham in any way possible. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXXIII, 127. 



From de Chaunac, Comtesse d'Anterroches. 



1785. June 6. Puydarnac near Tulle. 



Acknowledging Franklin's kind offer to carry a letter to her son; 

 for ten years he has been absent in America ; his unfortunate situation ; 

 good reports of his conduct and of his wife and children sent her by 

 the Marquis de la Fayette and the Comte de la Luzerne; begs Franklin 

 to return soon to France and bring back with him her son and his 

 family. A. L. S. 5 P- (In French.) XXXIII, 128. 



