From Benjamin Franklin to Soller, 28 January 1779
To Soller9
ALS: Haverford College Library
Passy, Jany. 28. 1779
Sir
As the Commerce is now open between France and America, the Residents here no longer make Purchases of Goods for that Country, but leave those Matters entirely to private Merchants. I thank you nevertheless for your kind Offers of Service, and I have sent your Proposals to Mr Jonathan Williams, an American Merchant establish’d at Nantes, who may possibly have in time a considerable Demand for your Manufactures. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient & most humble Servant
B Franklin
M. Soller.
[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]
9. A forge owner who had written on Jan. 12 to offer his wares.