312 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From John Churchman. 1786. July 3. Philadelphia. 



Desiring Franklin's approbation of his plan to explore the country 

 along the Susquehannah, with a view to an improved inland navi- 

 gation. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXIV, loi. 



From Fran[ci]s Childs. 1786. July 8. New York. 

 Business of the printing office. A. L. S. i p. XXXIV, 102. 



i^ro7« [Sir] Edward Newenham. 1786. July 10. Bellchampe. 



His son, in business at Marseilles, desires the position of American 

 Consul at that port. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXIV, 103. 



From Countess Benyowsky. [1786.] July 12. Baltimore. 



Still in a state of suspense as to the fate of her husband ; has re- 

 ceived, from London, a denial of the reported catastrophe. Account of 

 her children. Her friendship with Madame Lenox. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) XLI, 138. 



From L. H. de Vetrinietmann[?]. 1786. July 15. St. Crux. 



Congratulates him on his safe return to his native land, and wishes 

 that Heaven may grant America, for a series of years, the enjoyment 

 of the wise counsels of her greatest philosopher and politician. Recom- 

 mends Mr. Isaac Hartman to his attention. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XLIV, 78. 



From Paul Froman. 1786. July 15. Philadelphia. 



His grandfather, Solomon Froman, fled from France and forfeited 

 a considerable estate, owing to the persecution of the protestants in the 

 reign of Louis XIV; informed of an edict lately issued promising to 

 the posterity of those who fled a restitution of their estates; begs for 

 information on this point. A. L. S. i p. XXXIV, 104. 



From Christian Febiger. 1786. July 17. 



Applying for the office of Auctioneer for the Northern Libertys; 

 several gentlemen of note who can testify to his fitness for the position. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XXXIV, 105. 



