Françoise-Antoinette-Jeanne Langlois du Bouchet, comtesse de Conway to Benjamin Franklin, April 14, 1777

A ville d’avray ce 14 avril 1777

Sir

I Commence to read, and write a litle the english but I Know not Speak yet that language; wherefore, I bold not, to go See you, nevertheles I pray you of Signify to me the a day, and a hour where I Can render my homage to you; I am the wiffe of thomas Conway departed by l’amphitrite, for to aid his Brother americains, end to Share the glory with them. I wait the honour of your answr with impatience. I am Sir With the best great veneration your humble Servante.

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