326 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Abbes Chalut and Arnoux. 1786. December 9. Paris. 



Acknowledging the three cakes of vegetable soap. The consolation 

 they derive from contemplating the joys of a free country like America. 

 Wide-spread regret at Franklin's departure from France. Reflections on 

 the state of affairs in Holland. Reminding him of the desire of their 

 friend M. Humbert Gerbier to be elected a member of the [American] 

 Philosophical Society. Sent the portrait of the late Abbe de Mably 

 to Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson, who promised to deliver it to Franklin. 

 Message to Franklin's grandson. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



XXXIV, 178. 

 From Mme. Brillon. 1786. December 10. 



Her unalterable affection and friendship. Illness of her husband and 

 children ; misses his wise and helpful philosophy. A. L. 3 p. ( In 

 French.) XLIII, 10. 



From Ann Rhoads. 1786. December 15. Philadelphia. 



Concerning an account due her late husband by Mr. Robert Smith; 

 refusal of his son and administrator, Mr. John Smith, to pay her one 

 cent; unless she can obtain payment, will be turned out of doors; ap- 

 plies to Franklin for assistance; sends him a certified copy of the award 

 in her husband's favor. A. L. S. i p. XXXIV, 179. 



From Jona[than] Williams, [Sr.]. 1786. December 15. Boston. 



Recommending his son-in-law, Mr. Samuel Bradford, to Franklin's 

 civilities. A. L. S. i p. XXXIV, 180. 



From [Horace-Benedict] de Saussure. 1786. December 17. Geneva. 



Sending Franklin the second volume of his Voyages dans les Alpes. 

 Account of the first ascent to the top of Mont Blanc, made by M. 

 Paccard ; his own first attempt unsuccessful ; expects to accomplish it the 

 following summer. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French. ) XXXIV, 181. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 275; Bigelow, IX, 352). 



Fro?n The State of Pennsylvania's Invalid Guards. 

 1786. December 23. 



Requests Dr. Franklin to bestow a Christmas gift on the poor un- 

 fortunate fellows who fell in the glorious cause of America; the re- 

 quest is made to drink to the health of the glorious Washington under 

 whom they fought so nobly. A. L. S. i p. XLIV, 89. 



