Benjamin Franklin to Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, January 18, 1783

Passy, Jany. 18. 1783 at 10 P.M.

Sir,

Agreable to the Notice just receiv’d from your Excellency, I shall acquaint Mr Adams with your Desire to see us on Monday before 10 aClock, at Versailles; and we shall endeavour to be punctual. My other Colleagues are absent: Mr Laurens being gone to Bath in England to recover his Health; and Mr. Jay into Normandy. 1 With great Respect I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedient & most humble Servant

B Franklin

I shall bring my Grandson as you direct. M. le Comte de Vergennes.