Letter
Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de Vaudreuil to Benjamin Franklin, December 19, 1783
Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de Vaudreuil, recommends M. Pacaud for the position of United States Consul in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, emphasizing Pacaud's valuable assistance to American merchants during the recent war. He urges Benjamin Franklin to forward the recommendation to the Continental Congress. Vaudreuil expresses personal support and gratitude for any assistance Franklin can provide.