Being deeply interested in an event which it is said has lately taken place in France, and sensible that your knowledge of the Affairs of that Kingdom must enable you to give me information, I have presumed to address you on the subject.

Solomon Froman my Grandfather, was a Native of France and possessed of a considerable Estate in that Kingdom, from whence he was obliged to fly in Consequence of the persecution raised against the protestants in the Reign of Lewis 14th. his Estate was confiscated; his posterity in this Country are numerous and there are many Families in Similar circumstances.

Now we have been informed that the present King of France has issued and Edict inviting the posterity of those who were banished or fled on Account of their Religion to return, and promising a Restoration of the Estates of their Ancestors.

Your character for benevolence and Love of your Country has emboldened me to give you this trouble and to hope for an Answer, which will confer a lasting Obligation on many Citizens of these States, and particularly on Sir Your most Obedient Humble Servant