Letters from Benjamin Franklin 507 



To M. Rolandeau. 1778. January 4. Paris. 



Can not otherwise give an order for his passage gratis than by giv- 

 ing an order to their correspondent to pay the money on Franklin's 

 account, and that should not reasonably be expected. Thinks that as 

 he left the service of the States without leave, he should bear the whole 

 expense of the voyage. A. L. S. i p. XLV, 115. 



To [Ralph] Izard. 1778. January 29. Passy. 



Until he can see him submits to remain under the opinion he has 

 formed not only of his poor understanding in the general interests of 

 America, but of his defects in sincerity, politeness, and attention to his 

 instructions. Offers him a maxim which may be of use in preventing 

 imaginary hurts. A. Dr. of L. S. i p. XLV, Ii6. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 229; Bigelow, VI, 124; Smyth, VII, 97). 



Memorandum. [1778. January.] 

 Outline of letters to be written. A. Mem. 2 p. L(ii), 48. 



From Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane to [Conrad Alexandre] 

 Gerard [de Rayneval]. 1778. February i. Passy, 



Mr. [Arthur] Lee has changed his sentiments regarding Article 12. 

 Owing to the importance of unanimity they suggest that Articles 1 1 

 and 12 be omitted in the Treaty of Commerce. A. Dr. by Benjamin 

 Franklin of L. i p. VIII, 85b. 



From Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane to Arthur Lee. 

 1778. February i. Passy. 



Informing him of their request to M. Gerard [de Rayneval] to omit 

 the 1 2th Article, although not concurring in his view of it. A. Dr. of 

 L. in Franklin's hand. VIII, 85c. 



Printed in R. H. Lee's Life of Arthur Lee, Boston, 1829, I, 128. 



To Prince Mostowski. 1778. February 3. Passy 



Will be pleased to receive his visit at the time proposed. A. Dr. of 

 L. I p. (In French and English.) LXX, 2. 



