From J. Cusson Ainé
LS: American Philosophical Society
<Carcassonne, May 17, 1777, in French: I manufacture textiles
and blankets suitable for America. A number of French dealers
have asked for them and, I know, sold them profitably to
the Americans, whom I should like to see profiting directly
from my inexpensive goods. My offer would have a better reception
if it came under your auspices. I enclose a price list.
Endorsed by Franklin: “Proposal about Cloths.”>
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