1To Benjamin Franklin from François-Louis Teissèdre de Fleury, [before 29 January 1780] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The king has dezired me to send to him my medaille; I did answer, you had Received order to have it struck; & that as soon it would be done, I should present it to him. If it was possible it Could be struck next week, I would be much obliged to you. Or if you have too much business, give me that Care; tell me the price you intend to put to it, & I shall...
2To Benjamin Franklin from Fleury, 26 February 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Marquis De la fayète goes to america, & I Remain behind him, with grief, but determined to follow him.— I writte to Congress, & general wasshington, to ask a prolongation of furlough; if you did not think improper, to interfere by your friends, or by writting to congress, in my favour, I could expect they would grant to me, what the king of france, has...