From Benjamin Franklin to Gourlade & Moylan, 14 September 1779
To Gourlade & Moylan
Copy: Library of Congress
Passy Sept. 14. 1779.
Gentn.
I should with great Pleasure comply with Capt. Blackwell’s Request on your Recommendation if it were in my Power; But I have now no blank Commissions left. I am much obliged by the Intelligence you have so often so kindly Sent me, and am with great Esteem Gent Your m. o. & m. humble Servant.
(signed) BF
Messrs. Gourlade and Moylan.