Thomas Mante to Benjamin Franklin, January 10, 1780

Paris chez un horloger vis a vis l’hotel d’York rue Jacob. 10 Jany. 1780.

Sir

On the 10th. of last month I was cut for the stone 9 the operation was attended with the desired effect. Since that time I have been struggling with the want of almost every thing necessary for a person in that situation. If once more you will permit me to ask your aid, it will be the last time, 1 and by granting it to me, you will relieve an afflicted person from great distress. I have the honour to be Sir Your most obliged obed humble Servant

Thomas Mante