Letter
Etienne-Marc-Antoine-Joseph, vicomte de Grasse-Limermont to Benjamin Franklin, September 14, 1784
Etienne de Grasse-Limermont recounts his role in protecting the American landing at Rhode Island in 1778 by diverting a British fire ship from the French frigate L’Aimable. He requests Benjamin Franklin's recommendation to the United States for recognition, hoping his service will be honored with the Cincinnati decoration.