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Letters from François-Antoine de Flandre de Brunville

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François-Antoine de Flandre de Brunville to Benjamin Franklin, September 25, 1783

From François-Antoine de Flandre de Brunville

To Benjamin Franklin

September 25, 1783

François-Antoine de Flandre de Brunville informs Benjamin Franklin that legal proceedings are underway against Jean Robert Schaffer and others accused of fraudulently operating a bank and trading house to deceive merchants. He requests permission to summon Franklin's grandson to provide testimony in the investigation. Brunville emphasizes respect for Franklin's status before proceeding with the summons.

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François-Antoine de Flandre de Brunville to Benjamin Franklin, November 4, 1783

From François-Antoine de Flandre de Brunville

To Benjamin Franklin

November 4, 1783

François-Antoine de Flandre de Brunville informs Benjamin Franklin that he received Franklin's request to delay the judgment in the case of Mr. Scheffer, detained at the Chatelet prison, until the return of Mr. Barclay, the U.S. consul. Although the case is fully prepared, Brunville agrees to postpone his conclusions for a few days to accommodate Franklin's wishes.