1From Benjamin Franklin to the Comtesse de Lameth, [before 12 July 1778] (Franklin Papers)
ALS (draft): Library of Congress It is with Pleasure I inform you, Madame, that a Cartel being settled in America for the Exchange of Prisoners, there is reason to hope the Chevalier de Bazantin, who has the Honour of being esteemed by you, is before this time at Liberty. I have upon your Recommendation which has great Weight with me written particularly to America concerning that Gentleman,...