1From Benjamin Franklin to Palteau de Veimerange, 20 October 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft) and copy: Library of Congress I received the Letter you did me the Honour of writing to me the 16th Instant, inclosing the Invoice of some Clothing shipt by M. Leray de Chaumont on board the Themis Capt. Griffet, & which he offers for Sale, if it should be agreable to purchase them as a Part of the Supplies you are now providing for the United States, on which you desire my Opinion....