274 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From H[enry] Dagge. 1785. August 6. London. 



Recommending the bearer, who is not only a good practical farmer, 

 but an excellent coach master; his intention to take some carriages with 

 him to America and buy some horses upon his arrival. Messages from 

 the [Benjamin] Wests and from Lady Strachan. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXXIII, 182. 



From Mme. Brillon. 1785. August 9. 



Cherishes all his letters; he is her Saint whose relics must be 

 sacredly preserved ; their undying memory of him and affection for 

 him. A. L. I p. (In French.) XLIII, 8. 



Printed in Putnam's Monthly, Jan., 1907, 431. 



From Le Ray de Chaumont. 1785. August 10. Passy. 



Awaits impatiently the news of Franklin's safe arrival. Dispo- 

 sition made of certain of Franklin's effects. The character of his house 

 entirely changed ; nothing but princes and princesses, duchesses and 

 marquises. Makes a suggestion to have large ships so constructed in 

 America that they could come right up the Seine to Paris, laden with 

 timber; thinks there would be profit in such an enterprise. A. L. S. 

 3 p. XXXIII, 183. 



From [Louis Guillaume] Le Veillard. 1785. August 10. Passy. 



Description of his return journey after taking leave of Franklin; 

 met by innumerable inquiries from all of Franklin's friends. Condi- 

 tion of the Chateau de la Muette ; question of selling the piano-forte. 

 His appreciation of the privilege of having lived with Franklin ; his 

 sorrow at losing him and his hope of seeing him return. A. L. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XXXIII, 184a. 



From Mme. Le Veillard. [1785. August 10. Passy.]? 



Did not follow Franklin's advice to find a consoler ; too much grieved 

 by his departure; her children share her sorrow; pleasure she has in 

 possessing his table. A. L. 2 p. (In French.) XXXIII, 184b. 



i^rom Caleb Whitefoord. 1785. August 14. London. 



Acknowledging Franklin's kind letter from Southampton. Envies 

 Mrs. [Mary] Hewson the agreeable society awaiting her in Philadel- 



