Matthias Ogden to Benjamin Franklin, August 25, 1783

Paris 25th. August 83

Sir

I take the liberty to ask if it will be perfectly agreeable to your Excellency, to
present me to the King tomorrow.

The Marquis de la Fayette is at Versailles & will be present at the ceremony. 9 If it should not be the least
inconvenient, I will be much obliged for the honor of a seat in your
Excellencys Carriage from Passy.

I have the honor to be with the utmost respect & esteem your Excellencys most
obedient humble servant

M. Ogden

His Excellency Doctor Franklin