Letters to Benjamin Franklin 345 



From [Joseph Ignace] Guillotin. 1787. June 18. Paris. 



Their work together in exposing charlatanism and imposture. Re- 

 minding him of the many questions concerning America with which 

 he used to bombard him at Passy; his desire to emigrate there shared 

 by many of his friends; disgusted with the despotism, superstition and 

 wickedness of France; their wish to establish a settlement on the Ohio 

 river, the home of equality, liberty and friendship ; they number a dozen 

 men, some with families, some without; some rich, some poor; 

 among them they can boast of a knowledge of the sciences and useful 

 arts; introducing two of their number, M. Picque and M. Saugrain 

 [de Vigny] who are to be the pioneers of their party; begs for them 

 Franklin's advice, protection and recommendation; flattering account 

 of his brother-in-law, M. Saugrain [de Vigny]. A. L. S. 10 p. (In 

 French.) XXXV, 78. 



i^ro/n James [Diego de] Gardoqui. 1787. June 19. New York. 



Acknowledging Franklin's favor of the nth inst. with the report of 

 the Officer of the Custom-houses regarding the schooner, "Regla"; 

 his object was not to injure the officer but to protect the United 

 States against smugglers. Need of a treaty between America and 

 Spain. A. L. S. 3 P- XXXV, 79- 



From D'Arcet. 1787. June 19. Paris. 



Recommending M. Saugrain; the recent death of his friend, Don 

 [Bernard] Galvez, Viceroy of Mexico, frustrated his hopes of fame and 

 fortune in that country; his work in the chemical laboratory in Paris; 

 his object in going to America is to choose a site for permanent settle- 

 ment. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXXV, 80. 



From Choctaw Chief and Chickesaw Captain. 



1787. June 19. 



Desiring such directions as will enable them to proceed with their 

 business. L. S. 4 p. XXXV, 81. 



From [Julien David] Le Roy. 1787. June 21. [Paris.] 



Delighted at the report of Franklin's health received from Mr. 

 [Thomas] Paine ; amazed at the amount of work he is able to accom- 

 plish. Messages from [Comte] de Buffon, who is still a great sufferer. 



