340 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Julien] David Le Roy. 1787. April 27. Paris. 



Enclosing a copy of his letter to the Marquis de Castries a propos of 

 his plan to construct a fast ship to ply between London and Paris; took 

 the liberty of placing Franklin's name at the head of his list of sub- 

 scribers; hopes of a favorable issue. If he were Mme. Cheminot's 

 lover would be jealous of her admiration of Franklin. Sends him 

 the two models of a boat constructed along new lines. A. L. S. 4 p. 

 (In French.) XXXV, 50. 



From Gosrunus Erkelens. 1787. May i. Chatham, Conn. 



Concerning a cobalt mine in his possession which he believes to be 

 the only one discovered in the States; value of this ore in trading with 

 China; with proper encouragement, thinks the trade could become an 

 important one; desires Franklin to bring the matter before the Penn- 

 sylvania Assembly. A. L. S. 4 p. XXXV, 51. 



From Sam[ue]l Huntington. 1787. May 5. Norwich [Conn.]. 



Acknowledging Franklin's letter of the 14th ult. which, together with 

 the Act of the Pennsylvania Assembly, will be laid before the Legislature 

 of Connecticut; persuaded of their desire to cultivate peace and good 

 harmony. A. L. S. i p. XXXV, 52. 



From W[illiam] Short. 1787. May 5. Paris. 



Forwarding letters from M. [Jean Baptiste] Le Roy, by the French 

 Consul at New York. The diplomas for the European members of the 

 American Philosophical Society delivered wherever possible. A. L. S. 

 I p. XXXV, 53. 



From Comtesse d'Houdetot. 1787. May 7. Sannois. 



Assuring him of her ineffaceable attachment and veneration. Changes 

 in the administration; great hopes arising from the new Minister 

 being a pupil and follower of M. [Anne Robert Jacques] Turgot. 

 L. S. I p. (In French.) XXXV, 54- 



From Cha[rle]s Biddle. 1787. May 8. Philadelphia. 



Nothing can be done for the man in question before the next meeting 

 of the Legislature. A. L. S. i p. XXXV, 55. 



