To Durival
als: Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England
Passy, July 24. 1782
Sir,

Being much oppress’d by the Heat of this Weather, I dare not attempt the Journey to Versailles. I therefore send my Grandson, who will affix my Seal to the Instruments, and bring that which appertains to me. I am to request at the same time that you would give Directions to the Tresor Royal, &c, for Returning to me all the Promises I have heretofore given for the Sums now compris’d in the Instrument. With great and sincere Esteem, I have the honour to be Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

M. Durivall
Endorsed: Le 24. Juillet 1782/.— repondu verbalement à M. franklin Petit fils, à qui jai remis— l’Expédon. [Expédition] du contrat pour M franklin.
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