Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Benjamin Franklin, March 7, 1779

Sunday morning [March 7, 1779] 1

Dear Sir

Inclos’d I have the honor to send a letter which I beg leave to Reccommend to your excellency that (if possible) Mr Blodget Might obtain the leave of Coming to Paris— I am just Going to Versailles, and if you have any Commands for me they shall ever be well Come.

With the highest Regard and sincerest affection I have the honor to be Dear Sir Your most obedient humble Servant

Lafayette

Had you any interesting paper I’d thank you for ’em. I beg also you would let me know When you intend to write by the Alliance