1To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Bertin, [before 9 May 1778] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mde. Bertin prie Messieurs Francklin et Lée de luy faire l’honneur de venir diner chez elle Samedy 9 May 1778. Addressed: A Monsieur/ Monsieur Francklin / a Passy. She was the niece by marriage of Henri-Léonard Bertin, former comptroller general of finances, and was said to have had considerable influence at court. John Adams, who acquired a high regard for...