Passy, Sept. 2. 1781 Sir, I received the Letter you did me the honour of Writing to me the 27th past, relating to the 5 Americans who landed on your…
Benjamin Franklin advises Michel Guillaume St. John de Crèvecoeur on improving transatlantic packet boat service between England and America, emphasizing the need for a fifth packet to maintain regular dispatches despite weather delays. He suggests coordinating French packet schedules to provide merchants with biweekly communication opportunities, enhancing commerce and postal revenue.