374 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Christopher] Gore. 1788. May 23. Philadelphia. 

 An unexpected call from the city prevents his dining with him. L. 

 in 3d P. I p. XXXVI, 53^. 



From [Comte] A[ntome Jean Marie] Thevenard. 

 1788. May 25. L'Orient. 



Acknowledging the present of his " Maritime Observations " ; solaces 

 himself for Franklin's absence by regarding his portrait. A. L. S. I p. 

 (In French.) XXXVI, 54- 



From Tench Coxe. 1788. May 29. 



Transmitting the enclosed papers for Franklin's approbation and 

 signature, A. L. S. i p. XXXVI, 55. 



From Rich [ar]d Soderstrom. 1788. June 3. New York. 



Introducing Messrs. John and [Sir] Alexander [Forrester] Cochrane, 

 A. L. S. I p. XXXVI, 56. 



From M[ichae]l Hillegas. 1788, June 3. New York. 



Introducing Captain and Mr, Cochrane, both brothers of Lord Dun- 

 donald ; believes all three carry on the famous coal and tar works in 

 divers parts of England and Scotland; the great effects produced and 

 experienced from the use of their tar, etc. A. L. S, i p. 



XXXVI, 57. 



Fro?n Fr. Adr. Van der Kemp. 1788. June 3. New York, 



Is the bearer of a letter from the Marquis de la Fayette. Intends 

 making a tour through the country with a view to finding a convenient 

 settlement for himself and family. A, L, S, I p. XXXVI, 58. 



From Mathew Carey. 1788, June 10, Philadelphia, 



Hopes the unhappy misunderstanding over the types purchased from 

 Franklin will not prevent Franklin from doing him a favor; his plan to 

 increase the subscribers to the American Museum published by himself; 

 suggests a highly laudatory description of the American Museum which 

 he wishes Franklin to write for him and sign. A, L. S. 3 p. 



XXXVI, 59. 



