From Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee, 2 March 1778
To Arthur Lee6
AL: Boston Public Library
Passy, March 2. 78
Mr. Franklin presents his Compliments to Mr. Lee: Mr. Deane is at Versailles, and Mr. F. cannot say whether the Hour 11 tomorrow will suit him: But as they dine together in town, Mr. F. will endeavour to bring Mr. Deane with him to Mr. Lee’s in their Return, which may be about 5 o Clock, if Mr. F. does not hear, before 11 o Clock to-morrow, that the Evening will not suit Mr. Lee.7
Addressed: Honble Arthur Lee Esqr / Chaillot
Endorsed: March 2. 1778
[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]
6. In answer to the preceding note.
7. Lee, in his note the next day, postponed the meeting to the 4th.