1From Benjamin Franklin to the Baron de Holtzendorff, 5 December 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress You desire from me an Ansr. to your Demand in writing. I can give you no other than that I have so often given you viva voce viz that if there is any thing justly due to you from the Congress, your Demand of Payment should be made to them, and not to me, who have no authority to pay their Debts without their Orders. I have at your Request forwarded your Memorials to...