288 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



as Resident at The Hague would obviate the necessity and expense of 

 a Minister. Two great events since Franklin's departure; peace with 

 the Emperor [of Austria], and the alliance of France and the Nether- 

 lands. His intimacy with the French Ambassador, M. de Verac. 

 Promising to send him a publication, a monument to a great man and 

 Franklin's friend. A. L. S. 3 P- (In French.) XXXIX, 229. 



From Joseph Browne. 1785. November 30. West Chester, N. Y. 



Owing to Franklin's recommendations, procured the position of Army 

 Surgeon during the war; acknowledges his obligation with gratitude. 

 Enclosing a few pamphlets on an improved system of revenue; his 

 wishes for the prosperity of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XXXIII, 250. 



From Thomas Franklin. 1785. November 30. Philadelphia. 



Concerning the settlement of Mary Standley's estate; £160 due on 

 the bond of Benjamin Franklin and Robert Grace. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXIII, 251. 



From [Jean Baptiste] Le Roy. [Circa 1785.] November 30. 



Presented Franklin's letter to the Due de La Vrilliere. Electrometer 

 of Mr. [William] Henly. Opinion of French chemists on Dr. [Joseph] 

 Priestley's experiments with '' I'air fine.'' Experiments with burning 

 glass and its effect on gold. Expected arrival of the " Flora " with the 

 results of his brother [ Julien David Le Roy] 's experiments. Rumor 

 that the Comte de Lauraguais has turned quaker. Begs Franklin to 

 urge Mr. [John] Walsh to publish his experiments with the torpedo 

 [fish]. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XLII, 161. 



From Due de la Rochefoucauld. 1 785. November 30. La Rocheguyon. 



Delighted to hear of Franklin's safe arival and the ovation given him ; 

 the sentiments expressed by his countrymen are shared by France. Amer- 

 ica's need of his services; the world expects from her an example of 

 good government. Hopes his friends will hear from him often ; ex- 

 pressions of admiration and affection. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXXIII, 252. 



