Benjamin Franklin to Robert R Livingston, July 23, 1783

Passy, July 23. 1783—

Sir,

This will be delivered to you by M. Thieriot, who goes to Philadelphia by order of his
Court as Commissioner of the Commerce of Saxony, in order to establish a Correspondence
between the two Countrys, that may, it is thought, be greatly advantageous to both. We
have all along had many well-wishers in that Electorate, and I am told by the Minister
here, who is much our Friend, that it is probable M. Thieriot may soon be vested with a
Public Character among us. I beg leave therefore to recommend him earnestly to your
Countenance & Protection, as well as to those Civilities you have always a Pleasure
in showing to Strangers of Merit.— With great Esteem, I have the honour to be, Sir, Your
most obedient & most humble Servant

B Franklin

Honble. R R Livingston Esqr