From Chrétien-Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes
[Before Feb. 18, 1778?]

M. de Malesherbes begs Mr. Franklin to honor him with his presence at dinner at his home on Wednesday, 18th February.

Rue des Martyres, near Montmartre RSVP, sir!
Addressed: Mr / Mr Franklin / Passy [in another hand:] just opposite le Gardemeuble de la Couronne [the Crown storage house for furniture and objets d'art] rue Royale.