550 Letters from Benjamin Franklin 



To [Whom it May Concern]. 1785. May 19. Passy. 



Certifies that M. [L]air De Lamotte served as one of his Secre- 

 taries and conducted himself uniformly with great diligence, exactitude, 

 fidelity and ability. Parts with him because, having resigned his em- 

 ployment, he has now no occasion for his services. A. Dr. of L. S. i p. 



XLV, 199. 



To Rev. Mr. Wyvil. 1785. June 10. Passy. 



Sends the sketch he promised. Perhaps it may be of use to pub- 

 lish something of the kind; for if the power of choosing now in the 

 boroughs continues to be allowed as a right, they may think themselves 

 justifiable in demanding more of it, or in holding back longer, than 

 they would if they find that it begins to be considered as an abuse. A. 

 L. S. I p. (Press copy.) XLV, 200. 



To Mme. . 1785. July i. 



Are all upset by preparations for leaving. Is very anxious to see her 

 but cannot go to her house as he is suflEering from the gout. Invites her 

 to dine with him on Sunday. A. Dr. of L. i p. (In French.) 



XLV, 201. 



To [Claudius Crigan, Bishop of Sodor and Man]. 



1785. July 5. Passy. 



Practicability and expediency of establishing a bishop in America. A. 

 Dr. of L. 4 p. XLV, 202. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 202; Bigelow, IX, 140; Smyth, IX, 353). 



To Charles William Frederick Dumas. 1785. July 5. Passy. 



Is about to return to Philadelphia where he will be glad to be of 

 service to him. L. S. i p. (Press copy.) LV, 72. 



To [Charles Joseph] Mathon de la Cour. 1785. July 9. Passy. 



Accepts with gratitude the title conferred on him by the Academy 

 of Lyons. Will never forget what he owes to the French people and 

 still less to the Academy which has honored him on the eve of his de- 

 parture from France. Dr. of L. i p. (In French.) XLV, 203. 



Printed in Works (Smyth, IX, 362). 



