Letters from Benjamin Franklin 533 



To [Le] Baron. 1782. December 17. Passy. 



Assures him that vessels flying the Imperial flag can visit any 

 port in the United States and trade there without hindrance. As 

 w^ar is still going on, however, cannot say that they will not be molested 

 by English warships, if met with near the American coast. Dr. of L. 

 2 p. (In French.) XL V, 162. 



To Le Ray de Chaumont. 1782. Passy. 



Reply to Mr. de Chaumont's answer respecting the observations 

 of Dr. Franklin on his account. A. Dr. of L. 3 p. LIV, 125, 8. 



To . [Circa 1782.] 



With reference to the claim of Andrews, owner of the ship " Sally " 

 which was confiscated by the French authorities at St. Pierre, Mar- 

 tinique, as not being neutral. Franklin supports Andrews's claim and 

 contends that the confiscation of the latter's property was unwarranted 

 and contrary to law. Dr. of L. 6 p. (In French.) LVI(i), 74. 



To The English Cartel. 1782. 



Passport. A. Dr. of D. i p. and the same printed, i p. 



LXXIV, 91 and 92. 



List of Persons to whom Passes have been Granted in the Year 1782. 

 Mem. 2 p. LXXIV, 116. 



To W[illiam] Hodgson. 1783. January 14. Passy. 



Relating to the exchange of prisoners. L. 2 p. (Press copy.) 



LV, 14b. 

 To . 1783. January 14. [Passy.] 



Wishes it were in his power to give him the information he desires. 

 Will send him the information as soon as he can obtain it. L. i p. 

 (Press copy.) LV, 14c. 



Declaration by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. 



1783. January 22. 



Having received from Mr. Alleyne Fitz-Herbert, Minister Plenipo- 

 tentiary of His Britannic Majesty, a declaration relative to the sus- 

 pension of arms to be established between the United States and Great 



