Letters to Benjamin Franklin 417 



From Due de la Rochefoucauld. 



Is requested by his mother to invite Franklin and his grandson to 

 dinner. Hopes M. [Louis Guillaume] Le Veillard will come with 

 them also. A. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XLIV, 221. 



From Hudson de Lavan. 



Account of his manner of living since he left Paris; desires Franklin 

 to forward any letters he may have received for him. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French. Mutilated.) LVIII, 85. 



From L'heritier. 



Has studied for the law, but sees no prospect of advancement or 

 gain, owing to the new regulations and restrictions imposed on young 

 attorneys. Has thought of soliciting a position from M. de Vergennes 

 in the Foreign Affairs Office. Thinks Franklin can help him by his 

 influence. L in 3d P. 3 p. (In French.) XLII, 58. 



From [Jean-Baptiste] Le Roy. 



Sending a letter to be forwarded to Philadelphia. Plans for seeing 

 him at Passy. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XLII, 167. 



From [Jean-Baptiste] Le Roy. 



Apologizing for not seeing him oftener; promising to find the missing 

 papers. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XLII, 172. 



From [Jean-Baptiste] Le Roy. 



Writes on behalf of a merchant at Dunkirk who desires permission 

 to name his ship after Franklin. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XLII, 178. 

 From [Jean-Baptiste Le Roy]. 



Desiring news of Franklin ; prevented by the inclement weather from 

 going to Passy. A. L. i p. (In French.) XLII, 180. 



From [Jean-Baptiste] Le Roy. Friday. 



Sends a skilful artisan to repair Franklin's lamps. A. L. in 3d P. 

 I p. (In French.) XLIV, 142. 



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