Letter
—— Gaspard de Bebiniere to Benjamin Franklin, May 18, 1784
Gaspard de Bebiniere informs Benjamin Franklin of a demonstration scheduled for May 18, 1784, showcasing his new pump invention capable of raising over 100 feet of water in 25 seconds with less effort than traditional pumps. He invites Franklin to attend the event at the Jardin des Thuilleries before members of the Academy of Sciences.