Benjamin Franklin to Pedro Pablo Abarca de Bolea, Conde de Aranda, March 4, 1782

Passy, March 4. 1782.

Sir,

The Bearer Don Gabriel Olivar, a Clergyman of the Island of Minorca, is recommended to me by a Friend in London, as an honest worthy Man. I beg leave at his Request to present him to your Excellency, and to ask in his Favour a few Moments of your Attention. With great & Sincere Respect, I am, Your Excellency’s &c.

His Exy. the Count D’Aranda. Ambr. of Spain.