To Benjamin Franklin from Arthur Lee, 24 January 1779
From Arthur Lee
ALS: University of Pennsylvania Library; ALS (draft):8 Harvard University Library
Chaillot Jany 24th 1779
Sir/
Mr Monthieu’s Accounts & papers were at Passy when I saw them last.
The public Accounts were there also & if they do not remain there still, I apprehend Mr Grand has them, the large one being signd by Mr. Deane which he therefore wished to keep. But I am confident you had a copy of it, & that he will tell you the same. The only public Papers in my possession of those you request are Mr Deane’s Remarks which I have the honor of enclosing.
I have the honor to be Sir, your most Obedt Hble Servant
A. Lee
[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]
8. Written on the verso of BF’s letter of the same day.