From Anne-Louise Brillon de Jouy
Wednesday 30 July [1777] at Passy

Madame Brillon has the honor of presenting a thousand compliments to Mr. Franklin and of sending him the little tune he seemed to enjoy yesterday; she copied it this morning upon awakening; it is a real source of joy for her to think that she can sometimes amuse Mr. Franklin whom she loves and esteems as he deserves; still, she is a little miffed about the six games of chess he won so inhumanly and she warns him that she will spare nothing to get her revenge!

Addressed: To Monsieur / Monsieur franklin / At Passy