Louis Alexandre de La Rochefoucauld, 6th Duke of La Rochefoucauld was a French nobleman and politician who was a major lord under the Ancien Régime. He also played a political role in 1789 early on in the French Revolution before being executed in the September Massacres. He was a duke, initially with the title 'duc d'Enville' or 'duc d'Anville' and later with that of 6th duc de La Rochefoucauld.
Thursday evening [before Feb. 24, 1777 8 ] Le Duc de la Rochefoucauld pays his respectful compliments to Doctor franklyn and beggs from him the favour of having for few…
[January 26?, 1777 9 ] Le Duc de la Rochefoucauld has the honour to send to Dr. franklyn and to Mr. Deane this letter which he has received few minutes…
Brest. 27. Mars. 1778. Enfin Monsieur voilà donc votre Nation et la nôtre amies déclarées, et le liberateur de l’Amérique Plenipotentiaire public en france; on pourroit maintenant en sureté vous…
Lundi matin [on or after October 12, 1778] 5 Le Duc de la Rochefoucauld a l’honneur de faire ses complimens à Monsieur franklyn en lui envoiant une lettre qu’il a…
Vendredi matin. [before February 23, 1781] 4 Le Duc de la Rochefoucauld est chargé par Me. Sa mere de proposer à Monsieur franklyn de lui faire l’honneur de diner chez…
Louis-Alexandre, duc de La Rochefoucauld, sends Benjamin Franklin a draft letter agreed upon the previous day, asking Franklin to review and possibly correct its form. He advises Franklin to deliver or discuss the letter with Count de Vergennes to expedite its processing. Additionally, the duke includes a recommendation for the position of U.S. Consul at Fécamp.
Louis-Alexandre, duc de La Rochefoucauld requests Benjamin Franklin to send the treaty with Sweden or inform him of his intentions regarding it, so the printer can complete the publication of the treaties with France and Holland. He also seeks guidance on the preface and plans to visit Franklin soon.
Louis-Alexandre, duc de La Rochefoucauld, sends Benjamin Franklin a draft letter intended for the French Minister of Justice but requests guidance on the proper protocol for closing such correspondence. He expresses his intention to meet Franklin in person as soon as possible to discuss the matter further.
Louis-Alexandre, duc de La Rochefoucauld acknowledges receiving copies of the American constitutions sent by Benjamin Franklin. He expresses regret upon hearing of Franklin's illness and intends to visit him during his first stay in Paris to check on his health.