Mme. Helvétius asks Mr. Franklin on behalf of Mr. Hebert if the dinner planned with Mr. the Maréchal de Duras may take place next Saturday or on Wednesday of the following week. Mr. Hebert, at whose home the dinner will take place, would prefer Saturday, but only if Mr. Franklin has no other engagements for that day. Mme. Helvétius will be present, and Mr. Franklin will be kind enough to pick her up on the way and to tell her by the carrier the day that he has chosen.