From Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee: Two Notes, 18 February 1779
To Arthur Lee: Two Notes
(I) and (II) LS:4 Harvard University Library; copies: National Archives, Library of Congress; transcript: National Archives
I.
Passy, Feb. 18. 1779.
Sir,
I have the honor to communicate to you herewith Copies of Resolutions of Congress, of Sept. 11. Sept. 14. & Oct. 22.5 I shall endeavour strictly to comply on my Part with the Commands of Congress contained in the latter; which are at the same time perfectly agreable to my Inclinations.
I have the honor to be with great Respect Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant.
B Franklin
Honble. A. Lee Esqr. Chaillot.
II.
Passy, Feb. 18. 1779.
Sir,
I beg you will be pleased to send me by the Bearer, all the public Papers in your hands, belonging to this Department.
I have the honor to be with great Respect Sir Your most obedient humble Servant.
B Franklin
Honble. A. Lee Esqr Chaillot.
4. In WTF’s hand.
5. Concerning BF’s election as minister plenipotentiary and his instructions: XXVII, 633–46; JCC, XII, 901, 908, 1039–52.