From James Searle (unpublished)

Mr. Searles respectful compliments to Dr. Franklin. Mr. S, has pleasure to inform the Doctor that he arrived in Paris on Saturday Evening.

Mr. S. forwards a letter which he had the honour of bringing from Leyden. Hotel de Valois Tuesday Morning recd. Wednesday noon

Addressed: His Excellency / Benjamin Franklin Esq. / Minister Plenipotentiary / from the United States of North America / Passy
Endorsed: Searle. Tuesday Morning.
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