From John Butler (unpublished)
Sir

I arrived at Paris last Night from London, which place I left the 31st of last Month. I wishd to Spake to you, and Called for that purpose, this Evening at your house, but found, I could not have that favour. I Shall call to See you tomorrow morning exactly at 10 o’Clock. I hope you will please to order your Servant, to shew me to you, unless you are otherwise materially engaged. I am Sir your most obedient and most humble Servant

John Butler

Passy June the 7th. 1780
Addressed: His Excellency Benjn. Franklin Esqr.
Endorsed: John Butler. Passy June 7 1780.
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