35^ Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Charles] Arthaud. 1787. October 13. Au Cap [Frangois]. 



Sending a work on questions of rural economy just published by Le 

 Cercle des Philadelphes; desires one copy presented to the [American] 

 Philosophical Society. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXXV, 131. 



From Birkbeck & Blakes. 1787. October 17. London. 



Sending receipt for a small box shipped in the " Convention," Capt. 

 Jones. A. L. S. i p. XXXV, 132. 



From Picque. 1787. October 18. Pittsburgh. 



Announcing their safe arrival after a journey of eighteen days; 

 expense of living as dear as in Philadelphia. Amused by the sight 

 of savages. Thinks the country will suit them better than this sad 

 little town. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXXV, 133. 



From Cha[rle]s Biddle. 1787. October 18. [Philadelphia.] 



Resignation of Mr. [John] Armstrong [Jr.] as Secretary to Council; 

 desires to obtain the appointment; asks Franklin's friendship in the 

 matter. XLI, 84. 



From Thomas Pinckney. 1787. October 22. Charleston, S. C. 



No vessel at present ready to sail for New York ; begs him to forward 

 the enclosed commissions by the first safe opportunity; necessity of 

 keeping their representation in Congress complete. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXV, 135. 



From Francis Childs. 1787. October 24. New York. 



Mr. Swain will make Franklin a small payment, enough to show his 

 (Childs's) good intentions; disadvantages under which he has worked; 

 hopes Franklin's silence is not due to displeasure. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXV, 136. 



From [Chevalier de] la Luzerne. 



1787. October 26. Port-au-Prince. 



Appreciated Franklin's recommending Capt. John Earle to him; 

 will serve him in every way in his power. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XXXV, 137. 



