Benjamin Franklin to Conrad Alexandre Gérard, April 1, 1778

Passy, April 1. 1778.

Once more, dear Sir, Adieu. Mr. Deane set out last Night. He will show you the Propositions. 6 They would probably have been accepted, if they had been made two Years ago. I have answer’d that they come too late: And that every kind of Acknowledgement of the Government of Great Britain how small soever, is now become impracticable. I thank you for the Information of Mr. de Sartine’s Courier. My best Wishes attend you.