Benjamin Franklin to John Canton, August 25, 1769

Craven street, Aug. 25. 1769

Dear Sir

When I was at Paris about 10 Days since, I was told that a Comet was then visible with a Tail of considerable Length. If it has not been yet observed or heard of here, perhaps this little Notice may be agreable to you. I return’d but last Night, I hope you and yours are well; being very sincerely Your affectionate Friend and Servant

B Franklin

I think it was said to be in some Part of the Bull, 3 and in its Progress towards the Sun. M. Monnier discover’d 4 and observ’d it.