1From Benjamin Franklin to Daniel Lathrop Coit, 14 January 1784 (Franklin Papers)
Printed invitation with MS insertions: Johns Hopkins University Library Dr. Franklin requests the honour of Mr. Coit’s Company at Dinner on Sunday the 18. Inst The favour of an Answer is desired. Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur Coit. chez / Mr. Carter / Hotel d’Angleterre / Rue des Filles St Thomas. Endorsed: Doctr. Franklin’s Billet to Dine Daniel Lathrop Coit (1754–1833), a merchant of...