To Lafayette (unpublished)
Passy, Sept. 13. 1782
Dear Sir,

I am oblig’d to you for communicating M. de Veymerange’s Letter, which I return. I wish you would continue your Application to the Marquis de Castries to provide Sums for the Embarkation of the Goods. It is impossible for me to do it.

I believe Mr. Jay did not suspect your knowing of Mr. Rayneval’s Departure; he only wonder’d that you did not know it.

I am oblig’d by your kind Inquiries. I have had a bad Night, but at present have some Ease. Your natural Activity will always preserve you from the cruel Disorders that arise from too little Exercise. God give you good Health and long Life for the Advantage of our two Countries. With the greatest Esteem and Affection, I am, Your most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

p.s. I congratulate you on the Improvement of your Hand-writing since you     It is more legible than Mr. Vemerange’s.
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