From Benjamin Franklin to Francis Coffyn, 2 March 1782
To Francis Coffyn
Copy: Library of Congress
Passy, 2. March 1782.
Sir,
I received duly your Letter of the 23d. Feby. 1782.3 inclosing divers Rects. of Americans to whom you have given assistance; & approuve the Same, and have this Day accepted your Draft for 1500 Livres at 10. Days date in favr. of Messrs. Vandenivers, for which you will Credit my Acct.4
I Suspect Mrs. Fitzpatrick to be an impostor.
With a Sincere regard, I am, Sir, Your most obedient &c—
Mr. Coffyn
[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]
3. Missing.
4. On March 15 Ferdinand Grand paid Coffyn’s bill: Account XXVII (XXXII, 4).