Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, March 19, 1780

Passy Mar 19th. 1780.

Sir,

I beg leave to introduce to your Excellency’s Acquaintance & Civilities, Monsr. le Chevalier De Chastelleux; Major General in the French Troops, now about to embark for America, whom I have long known and esteem’d highly in his several Characters of a Soldier, a Gentleman, & a Man of Letters. His excellent Book on Publick Happiness shews him the Friend to Mankind, and as such intitles him wherever he goes to their Respect & good Offices. He is particularly a Friend to our Cause, and I am sure your Excellency will have great Pleasure in his Conversation.

I have the honour to be, with great Respect Your Excellency’s most obedt & most humble Servant

B Franklin

His Ex. Genl. Washington.