Benjamin Franklin to Marianne Camasse, comtesse de Forbach Deux-Ponts, December 28, 1777

Passy Sunday Decr. 28. 1777

Madam,

I received your obliging Invitation of dining with you some day this Week. As I find all the Days engaged but Saturday, I cannot sooner have that Pleasure. We will then talk about the Affair of the young Gentleman, who by his Letter appears to be sensible and promising. 9 With sincere Esteem and a good deal of Affection I have the Honour to be, Madam, Your &c.