From Matthias Ogden (unpublished)
Paris 25th. August 83
Sir

I take the liberty to ask if it will be perfectly agreeable to your Excellency, to present me to the King tomorrow.

The Marquis de la Fayette is at Versailles and will be present at the ceremony. If it should not be the least inconvenient, I will be much obliged for the honor of a seat in your Excellencys Carriage from Passy. I have the honor to be with the utmost respect and esteem your Excellencys most obedient humble servant

M. Ogden

His Excellency Doctor Franklin
Addressed: His Excellency / Doctor Franklin / Passy
Endorsed: Ogden Paris 25 August 1783
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