To Vergennes
AL: Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères; copy: Library of Congress
Passy 16. [i.e., 17] Feb. 1779.

Dr. Franklin presents his respectful Compliments to his Excellency Count De Vergennes, and sends him enclosed the Extract he desired. Dr. Franklin purposed doing himself the honor of waiting upon his Excellency this Morning, but an Access of the Gout prevents him.

Endorsed: M. de Reyneval
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