Letter
—— Chabaud to Benjamin Franklin, August 23, 1784
Nicolas-Louis-Guillaume Lacoudrais writes to Benjamin Franklin in 1784, proposing himself for the position of American consul in Honfleur, Normandy, citing his experience as a merchant and former Swedish consul. The letter is part of a series of unsolicited requests for favors and positions that Franklin receives during this period. Lacoudrais seeks official recognition to represent American interests in the region.