Philip Schuyler to Benjamin Franklin, July 1, 1783

Albany July 1st. 1783

Dear Sir

Permit me to introduce to your Excellencys attention John Carter Esqr. my son-in-law
and Colo: Wadsworth of Hartford 4 they
have been joint agents for supplying the french troops who have served in America. Count
Rochambeau, General Chatlus 5 and other of
the General Officers have afforded me the pleasure of signifying to me, how well the
Army was served, and how perfectly contented
they were with the conduct of those two Gentlemen. They are going to sollicit in France,
payment of the bills which have been drawn in their favor by the intendant of the
Army. 6 It is probable that you may able
efficiently to intervene in their behalf, and permit me to intreat Your assistance to
them.— 7

Accept Sir of my best congratulations on the prospect of a speedy peace, and the
perfect establishment of our independance. America is so much indebted to your
exertions, on these important occassions, that I am persuaded every one of her honest
citizens is pervaded with those sentiments of Gratitude, regard and esteem which I have
the happiness intimately to feel.—

I have the honor to be with unfeigned Sincerity Dr. Sir Your Excellency’s Most Obedient
Servant

Ph: Schuyler

His Excellency Benjamin Franklin Esqr &c