John Jay to Benjamin Franklin, 26 September 1779

Ph a . 26 Sep 1779

Dear Sir

I have had the Pleasure of rec g your Favor of the 2 d . June last. 1 The Act of Congress respecting Col. Diricks alluded to in it; committed no ^ mentioned no public ^ Business to him ^ having been ^ com[mitte] d . ^ to his Care, but in Compliance with his Request ^ supported by Gov r . Trumbul ^ recommended ^ simply directed me to recommended ^ him to your Notice–€” 2

As this will be delivered to you by Mons r . Gerard It will be unnecessary to enlarge on american Politics or Intelligence. Congress has gi This Gentleman has done essential Service to the Alliance, and by the Wisdom of his Conduct done much towards ^ binding ^ the two Nations to each other by Affection whose union originated in Court mo ^ at first resulted from motives of ^ Interest–€” I am happy to assure you that the similar Ideas of You prevail ^ & extend ^ in this Country as well as the one you are in–€”

The Chevalier De LaLuzerne has brought with him many recommendatory Letters–€” Few will be more useful to him to ^ than ^ yours–€” If hope he will treads in the Steps of his Predecessor, if he does , they will lead him to the Hearts of the Americans–€” My Endeavours shall not be wanting to render this Country agreable to him and to .

The [ arms ?] of New York is a Rock in the midst of the ocean . You will oblige me by continuing this Correspondence and by believing that I am ^ with ^ great esteem & attachmen t . Regard your most ob t . Serv t . & hbl Serv t

Doct r Franklin