Benjamin Franklin to Robert Morris, January 28, 1782

Passy, Jan. 28. 1782

Sir,

I received a few Days since by the Marquis de la Fayette, your several Letters of Nov. 27. Dec. 3 et Dec. 4. with the Papers referr’d to, the reading of which gave me great Satisfaction, as they show the Steps you are taking with so much Zeal, Judgment & Activity for putting into good Order our Finances, & restoring the Public Credit. My Notice of this Opportunity to write is so very short, that I cannot now answer those Letters, but shall do it fully by the Alliance, who I understand cannot make the Cruize proposed for Want of Hands, and therefore may the sooner return. 5 I enclose a Copy of my last, written when I was much dejected by the embarras’d Situation the Drafts had brought me into. 6 I have yet obtained no Assurances of Relief; but since the Arrival of the Marquis I have some Hope. Tho’ I cannot yet give you any as to the twelve Millions you demand. 7 I shall see the Minister on Wednessday; 8 and will immediately after write to you by all Opportunities. Mr. Barclay is still in Holland. I deliver’d your Letter to Mr. Grand. 9 With the sincerest Esteem, I am, Sir, &c

R. Morris Esq.