Letters to Benjamin Franklin 273 



From Mme Brillon. [1785. July ?] 



Sending her adieus to Franklin on his departure from France. For 

 a long time previous the thought of his departure had grieved and 

 saddened her. The reality almost breaks her heart. Will never again 

 find a friend like him. Her husband, her daughters and herself will 

 always remember his kindness and friendship for them all. Wishes 

 him a happy voyage. A. L. 2 p. (In French.) XLIII, 102. 



Printed in Putnam's Monthly, Jan., 1907, 433. 



From Mile, de Chaumont. [1785. July.] 



Expressions of the warmest affection. Anxious concerning the long 

 voyage ahead of him ; begging him to return and occupy his old room ; 

 messages to his grandson. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XLI, 40. 



From Catherine Louisa Shipley. 1785. August 2. Twyford. 



Their sorrow at parting from him ; her regret at leaving with him 

 no remembrance save the ginger-cake. Her sister [Georgiana Shipley 

 HareJ's disappointment at not seeing him. Will make the verses an 

 excuse for writing again. A. L. S. 3 p. XXXIII, 178. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 219; Bigelow, IX, 203). 



From Edw[ar]d Bridgen. 1785. August 2. London. 



His happiness at seeing Franklin in such good health at Southampton. 

 Renews the subject of the confiscation of his estates in North Carolina; 

 thinks such treatment must reflect not only on that State but on all the 

 others. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXIII, 179. 



From Due de Coigny. 1785. August 4. Paris. 



Glad that Franklin was pleased with the litter he was able to pro- 

 cure him. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXXIII, 180. 



From Edw[ar]d Bridgen. 1785. August 4. London. 



Enclosing a letter from Miss [Catherine Louisa] Shipley, and one to 

 Mr. [Jonathan] Williams [Jr.] from Mr. Alexander. Important re- 

 sults of the revolution in America. Will be glad to hear any news 

 concerning his interests in North Carolina, or concerning his proposals 

 to Congress relative to copper coins. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXIII, 181. 



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