Letter
Benjamin Franklin to Rudolph Erich Raspe, July 6, 1767
London, July 6. 1767 Dear Sir, I received long since your Favours of Feb. 10. and March 3. 2 I need not tell you I am the worst Correspondent in…
Rudolf Erich Raspe was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue". He is best known for his collection of tall tales The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, also known as Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia, originally a satirical work with political aims.
London, July 6. 1767 Dear Sir, I received long since your Favours of Feb. 10. and March 3. 2 I need not tell you I am the worst Correspondent in…