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Letters from Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach Deux-Ponts

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Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach Deux-Ponts to Benjamin Franklin, April 27, 1783

From Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach Deux-Ponts
To Benjamin Franklin
April 27, 1783

Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach Deux-Ponts, expresses regret to Benjamin Franklin for being unable to host him for tea due to her social engagements. She requests a day the following week for Franklin to join her, the prince de Deux-Ponts, and French Americans for dinner. The comtesse also sends warm regards from her intimate secretary to Franklin and his grandson.

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Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach Deux-Ponts to Benjamin Franklin, May 24, 1783

From Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach Deux-Ponts
To Benjamin Franklin
May 24, 1783

Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach, writes to Benjamin Franklin requesting the return of documents she previously entrusted to him and asks him to keep their contents confidential. She mentions her recent visit to Versailles and anticipates the arrival of her eldest son in early June, expressing her joy. She also inquires if Franklin will dine at home during the week so she might visit him.

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Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach Deux-Ponts to Benjamin Franklin, July 1, 1783

From Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach Deux-Ponts
To Benjamin Franklin
July 1, 1783

Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach Deux-Ponts, writes to Benjamin Franklin requesting permission for her two French-American acquaintances, including the Comte de Fersen, to visit Franklin for dinner on Thursday or Friday before they return to Versailles on Saturday. She expresses affection and eagerness to see Franklin and hopes he will grant this favor.