Jean-Paul Marat to Benjamin Franklin, December 13, 1778

[before March 13, 1779] 9

Sir.

The honour of your company at the repeating of the lately made discoveries on the igneous fluid is earnestly requested by the author. In an age where envy obstructs the way to the truth, ingenious and candid men are much wanted to support it.

New experiments on the electrical fluid will be performed. The place of meeting is the hotel de M. le Marquis de l’Aubepine Rüe de grenelle F S.G. 1

The day & hour are to be fixed by the gentlemen of the Commitee.

I am with the greatest respect Sir Your most obedient humble Servant.

The AUTHOR’S REPRESENTATIVE