Letter
——, baron de Borde Duchatelet to Benjamin Franklin, June 24, 1783
Baron de Borde Duchatelet writes to Benjamin Franklin explaining his decision to leave his ungrateful homeland due to personal misfortunes and seek a new life in America. He expresses his desire to apply his agricultural knowledge to cultivate land and contribute positively in a country free from corruption. He requests Franklin's support in establishing himself in the United States, emphasizing equality and his commitment to honest labor.