538 Letters from Benjamin Franklin 



To [M. Bariatinskoy. 1783. December 22. Passy.] 



Never heard of the Resolution of Congress which he mentions, and 

 doubts much of its existence; nor has he heard anything of the supposed 

 decision in Council at Versailles concerning it. Understands that a num- 

 ber of American officers have agreed to form themselves into a society 

 for the purpose of relieving their poor widows and orphans hereafter. 

 A. Dr. of L. I p. XLV, 173. 



To [Richard] Bache. [Circa 1783.] 



Introducing the Messrs. Perrin who are going to America with a 

 view of carrying on from thence commercial connection with France. 

 Dr. of L. 2 p. XLIV, 128. 



To . ICirca 1783.] 



Has just seen, in a French newspaper, that the American Republic 

 is about to erect, in Philadelphia, a statue to the French King. The 

 idea pleases him but he criticises the inscription. A. Dr. of L. i p. 

 (In Italian. In handwriting of Dr. Franklin.) XLVI(i), 39. 



To The President of the Continental Congress. [1783. Paris.] 

 Memoranda for a letter. A. Dr. of Mem. i p. XLVI(i), 74a. 



To Robert Morris. [1783. Paris.] 

 Memoranda for a letter. A. Dr. of Mem. XLVI(i), 74b. 



Rough Draft of a Flying Machine. \_Circa 1783.] 

 A Drawing, i p. L(i)) 53« 



Regulations with Regard to Vessels Carrying Contraband of War. 



[1783.] 

 D. (Incomplete.) i p. (In French.) Press copy. LVI(ii), 22. 



To . [Circa 1783?] 



Civil employments [in America] are few and all are filled by persons 

 elected by the people. He may make a settlement there and will be 

 kindly received, and will soon be considered as a citizen. He may ac- 

 quire the esteem and confidence of the people and obtain in conse- 

 quence public employment, either civil or military. A. Dr. of L. i p. 



XLVI(i), 84. 



