Benjamin Franklin to Antoine-Raymond-Gualbert-Gabriel de Sartine, September 29, 1779

Passy, Sept. 29. 1779.

Sir

I have received the Proceedings of the admiralty at Brest concerning the young Dominique Prize, and eight Ransoms made by the Black Prince Privateer which your Excellency did me the honour of Sending to me the 27th. Instant. With the greatest Respect I am, Your Excellency’s most

M. De Sartine.