Barnabas Deane to Benjamin Franklin, February 10, 1778

Boston Feby. 10th. 1778

Sir

I have taken the Liberty to Recommend to your Protection the Bearer, (who is the Only Child of my Brother Silas Deane Esqr.,) which if his Father Should be Absent from Paris he will Stand in great Need off. The Design of his going to France is for his Education. If his father Should be Absent, I must beg Your Care and Attention toward him And that he might be placed in a Good School untill his father Can give Directions Respecting him. I have the Honor to be Very Respectfully Your most Humble Servant

Bars. Deane

Honble: Benja: Franklin Esqr: