5i6 Letters from Benjamin Franklin 



is wrong in thinking that his affection cannot be divided up amongst a 

 number of persons without loss to herself. Maintains that esteem, ad- 

 miration, respect and even affection may be extended to a number of 

 objects. She has no right to complain, moreover, as she excludes every- 

 thing material from their relations and only allows him a few polite 

 kisses now and then, such as she might give to her young cousins. 

 Thinks he would have more reason to complain of her harsh treatment 

 of his affections. Does not wish to be at war with her and proposes 

 that they sign a treaty of peace. Submits the preliminary articles for 

 her consideration and consent. Dr. of L. 4 p. (In French.) 



XLVI(i), 47. 



Printed in Putnam's Monthly, Dec, 1906, 313. 



On the Issue of Paper Money by Congress. [Circa 1778.] 



On the issue of paper money by Congress to the amount of one 

 hundred millions. Simply a kind of loan with which to pay its debts 

 that Congress was unable to do otherwise. The paper money will 

 have to be redeemed, just as a loan, the Government will have the use 

 of one hundred millions for a certain time without any interest charges. 

 The paper money also promotes and helps the circulation of money in 

 general. Mem. (in the handwriting of Le Ray de Chaumont). i p. 

 (In French.) XLVI(i), igYz. 



Memorandum. [Circa 1778.] 



Address of M. Fleuri(ot) [an] de Langle, formerly an officer in the 

 French cavalry. A. Mem. i p. (In French.) XLVI(i), 76. 



Certificate as to the Probity of Silas Deane in the Public Service. 



[1778. Passy.] 

 Dr. of D. 2 p. LVICi), 20. 



To Ralph Izard. 1779. January 4. Passy. 



Financial affairs of the United States in Europe. Hopes he will 

 not insist on their giving him farther credit with their banker. Thinks 

 he should reimburse the sum they advanced to him. A. Dr. of L. 3 p. 



XLV, 136. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 308; Bigelow, VI, 292; Smyth, VII, 216). 



