Letters to Benjamin Franklin 305 



From Daniel Roberdeau. 1786. May 4. Alexandria. 



Concerning the farm which he offered to sell him; prefers that he 

 should get his information concerning it from an outsider; if it appears 

 satisfactory, will be glad to treat with him about terms. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XXXIV, 66. 



From John Dixon. 1786. May 9. Richmond. 



Requesting his aid in obtaining the position of Postmaster at Rich- 

 mond. A. L. S. I p. XXXIV, 67. 



From [Charles] Biddle. 1786. May 11. Philadelphia. 



Will wait upon him in the morning; Mr. Balliot will not leave 

 town till the afternoon. A. L. in 3d P. i p. XXXIV, 68. 



From [Earl of] Buchan. 1786. May 13. Kirkhill. 



Introducing a mathematician and astronomer, Dr. [Walter] Minto, 

 a gentleman likely to prove a very useful accession to the mathematical 

 department of America. A. L. S. i p. XXXIV, 69. 



From Eliza [beth] Partridge. 1786. May 14. Boston. 



Chagrined at not receiving one line from him in answer to her 

 letters; sensibly affected by his coldness; desires to know if she has 

 in any way offended him; expressions of regard and affection. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. XXXIV, 70. 



From Baron de Rottenbourg. 1786. May 15. Lausanne, 



Asking for information respecting some land in the State of New 

 York, owned by his brother-in-law, Mr. Charles Williams, lately de- 

 ceased. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXXIV, 71. 



From La Societe Patriotique. 1786. May 15. Milan. 



Asks Franklin to become a corresponding member of the Society 

 and invites the American Philosophical Society to correspond with it, 

 particularly on the subject of agriculture. A. L. S. Charles Amoretti. 

 Secretary. 4 p. (In French.) LXIX, 113. 



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