Benjamin Franklin to Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric Dumas, June 22, 1778

Passy, June 22. 1778

Dear Sir,

On considering the Affair of presenting the Copy of the Treaty, it is thought best to postpone it till the Arrival of the Ratification, which is now daily expected, as we have Advice of the Arrival of the Treaty at the Congress, and that the News of it had been received with Universal Joy. 1

We have also the News, that our little Fleet, which was convoyed out of the Channel by M. de la Mothe Piquet was safely arrived, with great Quantities of Stores, Clothing, Arms, &c. &c. 2 I am ever, Your affectionate Friend

B Franklin

M. Dumas