To Robert R. Livingston (unpublished)
Passy, July 23, 1783.
Sir,

This will be delivered to you by M. Thieriot, who goes to Philadelphia by order of his Court as Commissioner of the Commerce of Saxony, in order to establish a Correspondence between the two Countrys, that may, it is thought, be greatly advantageous to both. We have all along had many well-wishers in that Electorate, and I am told by the Minister here, who is much our Friend, that it is probable M. Thieriot may soon be vested with a Public Character among us. I beg leave therefore to recommend him earnestly to your Countenance and Protection, as well as to those Civilities you have always a Pleasure in showing to Strangers of Merit. With great Esteem, I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

Honble. R R Livingston Esqr
Endorsed: Docr. Franklin 23d. July 1783
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