Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Benjamin Franklin, June 3, 1784

Thursday Morning [June 3, 1784] 8

My dear Sir

Having determined to Go By the Next packet that Sails from L’orient on the 22d inst, 9 I shall Be Happy to Be Honoured With Your Commands— I don’t leave Paris Before the 17th and Will in a few days Wait Upon Your Excellency— Be So kind as to let me know if You Have Heard Any thing from America— The only News I Had are, 1st that the Cincinnati Affair occasiones Great debates 1 2d that Congress Have an intention to Adjourn to Six Months and leave a Committee with Very Small Powers— 2 3dly that the Washington Packet is offered for Sale— 3 Have You Received Any thing that Relates to Your own Motions?

Most Respectfully and Affectionately Yours

Lafayette