Letter
François de Launey de Fresney to Benjamin Franklin, March 9, 1783
François de Launey de Fresney informs Benjamin Franklin that the end of the war and the resulting peace threaten French textile manufacturers, especially those producing fabric similar to Irish linen for the American market. He argues that allowing free admission of American tobacco into France could secure trade preferences and protect local industries, warning that restrictions would cause significant harm to French workers and factories, particularly in Laval.