Benjamin Franklin to —— Deshayes, April 27, 1779

Passy April 27. 1779.

Sir,

I understand from his Excellency M. De Sartine that you have taken Care of such poor Americans as arrived at Cherbourg from England, and been at some Expence in relieving them. 6 Please to accept my Thanks, and send me your Account that I may reimburse you. And as you have been so good as to Offer a Continuance of these kind Offices of Humanity I hereby assure you that the same will very much oblige me and that your accounts shall be readily and punctually discharged.

I have the honor to be, Sir, &ca.

M. Deshayes.