Jean-Charles-Pierre Lenoir to Benjamin Franklin, May 5, 1781
a Paris ce 5 may 1781 Jai fait remettre, Monsieur, à m Griéve, 2 la permission, que vous m’avez demandée, pour que les malles Contenant Ses livres, lui fussent délivrées…
Jean Charles Pierre Lenoir was a French lawyer who headed the Paris police in the period immediately before the French Revolution of 1789-99. He had broad responsibility for maintaining public order, reducing dirt and disease and ensuring that the population received adequate supplies of food. He introduced many reforms into the administration of the city.
a Paris ce 5 may 1781 Jai fait remettre, Monsieur, à m Griéve, 2 la permission, que vous m’avez demandée, pour que les malles Contenant Ses livres, lui fussent délivrées…
a Paris ce 9. avril 1782. Je remets à M Fox, 8 Monsieur, la permission, que vous m’avez demandée, pour que la malle Contenant ses livres lui Soit remise à…
a Paris Ce 25. avril 1782. Je Fais passer à l’inspecteur de la douane, Monsieur, la permission, que vous desirez, pour que les livres, que vous devez y envoyer pour…
Jean-Charles-Pierre Lenoir grants Benjamin Franklin permission to withdraw a package of books from customs in Strasbourg. Lenoir addresses Franklin respectfully, acknowledging his role as the United States' minister plenipotentiary. The letter facilitates Franklin's receipt of materials during his diplomatic mission in 1783.
Jean-Charles-Pierre Lenoir grants Benjamin Franklin permission to have a package of books and engravings arriving from England released from customs without inspection by the guild chamber. Lenoir authorizes a designated person to retrieve the shipment directly. The letter serves as official clearance to facilitate Franklin’s receipt of the materials.