To Benjamin Franklin from Anne Ogle, 13 March 1784
From Anne Ogle9
ALS: American Philosophical Society
March 13. 1784
Sr.
Mr. Sam: Ridout, my Grandson, purposing to pass a few weeks at Paris previous to his leaving Europe—wishes to have the honor of paying his respects to your Excellency. I therefore take the liberty of using this method for introducing him—
I am Sr. your most Obedien Servant
Anne Ogle
Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur Franklin / Ministre Plenipotentiaire / des Etats Unis de L’Amerique
Endorsed: W T. F. to visit him, and invite him to dine, &c
Notation: Anne Ogle March 13, 1784—
[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]
9. Anne Ogle (XXXI, 238n) was living in Boulogne-sur-Mer. In 1782 BF helped secure permission for her grandson Samuel Ridout to join her there; see XXXVII, 200, 408, 413, 420–1.