Letter
—— Bra[iez?] to Benjamin Franklin, November 21, 1784
A French correspondent, identifying himself as a protégé of the French consul in Boston, writes to Benjamin Franklin in 1784 to challenge the credibility of Franz Mesmer and his magnetic theories. He claims to have authored anonymous pamphlets criticizing Mesmer's practices and seeks Franklin's attention to expose further deception in Mesmer's work. The writer expresses frustration at Mesmer's continued influence despite these critiques.