[before November 1, 1779] 1 Excellence J’aurai l’honneur de vous recevoir avec le plus grand Empressement ainsi que Madame de Brillon, le jour que vous indiqués. Je Regretterai de ne…
Franz Anton Mesmer accuses M. d’Eslon of violating his trust and intellectual property by publicly revealing and exploiting Mesmer’s discovery of animal magnetism without permission. He contends that d’Eslon’s actions, including involving other physicians and government commissioners, constitute a serious breach of honor and legal rights. Mesmer appeals to Benjamin Franklin, head of the investigating commission, to recognize the true inventor and condemn d’Eslon’s unauthorized use.