384 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Thomas. [Circa 1788.] 



With reference to his claim against Bache & Shee, of Philadelphia, 

 and Mr. [Jonathan] Williams [Jr.], of Nantes, for a bale of dry 

 goods shipped through the latter and for which he has not received 

 a settlement, L. S. 3 p. (In French. Press copy.) LXIX, 103. 



From James K. Tobine. [Circa 1788. Philadelphia.] 



Excellent progress made by Franklin's school; unable to board and 

 clothe himself on his present salary ; his plan to live in the school-house ; 

 obliged to ask Franklin to advance him a quarter's salary. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XL, 16. 



From James K. Tobine. [Circa 1778.] 



Requests Dr. Franklin to head a subscription to enable him to publish 

 his poem. A. L. S. 2 p. 



Also a request for an increase in his salary as teacher in the Charity 

 School. A. L. S. 3 p. XLII, 68. 



From [Jean Pierre Brissot de] Warville. 



[1788.] Saturday morning. Philadelphia. 



Sending a volume entitled " Memoires de I'Academie " which he 

 has just received. L. in 3d P. I p. (In French.) XLIII, 246. 



From Eliz[abe]t[h] Long. 1789. January 5. Philadelphia. 



Applies to him as the father of Pennsylvania for aid on behalf of 

 herself and four small children. A. L. S. I p. XXXVI, III. 



From Maschal, Sr. 1789. January 21. Chambery. 



Desires information concerning the practicability of establishing in 

 America a manufactory for all sorts of hats. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXXVI, 112. 



From [Madame] Marchand. 1789. January 27. Paris. 



Money due her by M. de Charme, who went to Philadelphia to avoid 

 his engagements in Paris; by Franklin's advice put her afifairs in 

 Mr. [Thomas] Barclay's hands; has heard nothing; begs him to speak 

 to Mr. Barclay. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXVI, 113. 



