From Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, 8 May 1784
To William Strahan
ALS: Morgan Library and Museum
Passy, May 8. 1784
Dear Friend,
The Bearer Mr Maurice Meyer has lived with me Five Months, is a good Compositor, understands Latin, French & German, and has the Character of an honest Man.2 If you can employ him, or help him to Employ in London, you will oblige Your affectionate Friend, & most obedient Servant
B Franklin
Wm Strahan Esqr.—
Addressed: To / Wm Strahan, Esqr / Printer to his Majesty / London
[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]
2. Moritz Chretien Meyer, from Saxony, had introduced himself to BF the previous October. On the day BF wrote this recommendation, he paid Meyer 395 l.t. in wages: XLI, 162.