Letter
François de Fontanges to Benjamin Franklin, June 30, 1784
François de Fontanges appeals to Benjamin Franklin to include his brother, the Vicomte de Fontanges, among the French officers awarded the Order of Cincinnatus by the American Congress. He details his brother’s military service, highlighting his role as major general under Comte d’Estaing during the Savannah expedition, his severe injury, and his current rank as colonel in Saint-Domingue. He requests Franklin’s favor in recognizing his brother’s sacrifices and merits.