Louis Guillaume Le Veillard to Benjamin Franklin, January 27, 1779
The Wednesday 27 [January, 1779] Dear Friend Madame Bouffé 8 beseeches you to put again to Wednesday third of February the dinner that you should make at her house the…
Louis-Guillaume Le Veillard (1733-1794) was a French chemist, aristocrat and officeholder.
The Wednesday 27 [January, 1779] Dear Friend Madame Bouffé 8 beseeches you to put again to Wednesday third of February the dinner that you should make at her house the…
[December 27, 1781] 6 Mr. Le Veillard prie monsieur franklin de vouloir bien luy faire savoir si le billet quil a reçu de mr. de sequeville 7 marquait que madame…
Louis Guillaume Le Veillard informs Benjamin Franklin about the Count of Mirabeau's recent legal troubles and his departure to London. He advises Franklin to maintain his current stance while suggesting Franklin provide Mirabeau with letters of recommendation for a reputable bookseller and Dr. Price to support Mirabeau's literary efforts. Le Veillard emphasizes Mirabeau's talent and misfortune, seeking Franklin's assistance in aiding him.