Letter
Witel & Fauche to Benjamin Franklin, October 24, 1784
Witel and Fauche, printers and booksellers from Europe, seek Benjamin Franklin's advice on establishing a business in the United States, motivated by the opportunities following the American Revolution. They have invested a substantial sum in valuable books and plan to settle in a U.S. province suited to their trade, requesting Franklin's guidance to ensure the success of their venture.