From Prince Bariatinskoy with Benjamin Franklin’s Draft of a Reply (unpublished)
Ce 16. 7bre. mardi

Le Prince Bariatinskoÿ prie monsieur Francklein de lui faire l’honneur de venir diner chez lui aprés demain jeudi le 18. du Courant.

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Addressed: à Monsieur / Monsieur Francklein / ministre plenipotentiaire des / Etats Unis de l’Amerique / près S:M:T:C: / à Passÿ
[In BF’s hand:] Mr. Franklin presents his respectful Compliments to Prince Baritinsky, with Thanks for his obliging Invitation, which Mr. F. would accept with Pleasure but that he happens to be pre-engaged. Passy, Sept. 17. 83 Translate this, and let me see the Translation
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