Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, May 6, 1781

Passy, May. 6. 1781

Dear Sir,

The Bearer Mr. Grieve, goes to Virginia, with an Intention of settling there, where he has also some Business in which you are concern’d. I beg leave to present him to your Exlleny. as a Gentleman of Character, & who has long distinguished himself in England as a firm Friend to the Cause of America. I purpose writing to you fully by Col: Laurens, who will leave Paris in a few days. 5

With great & Sincere Esteem, I am ever,