From Antoine-Alexis Cadet de Vaux (unpublished)
February 13, 1784
Monsieur,

M.M. Quinquet and Lange, inventors of the lamp about which I had the honor of talking to you, wish to have the privilege of submitting it to your inspection; they will consider themselves happy if their discovery merits your satisfaction.

I am with deep respect, Monsieur, Your very humble and obedient servant

Cadet de Vaux