From Benjamin Franklin to the Conde de Aranda, 4 March 1782
To the Conde de Aranda2
Copy: Library of Congress
Passy, March 4. 1782.
Sir,
The Bearer Don Gabriel Olivar, a Clergyman of the Island of Minorca, is recommended to me by a Friend in London, as an honest worthy Man. I beg leave at his Request to present him to your Excellency, and to ask in his Favour a few Moments of your Attention. With great & Sincere Respect, I am, Your Excellency’s &c.
His Exy. the Count D’Aranda. Ambr. of Spain.
[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]
2. See Raspe’s letter of [February], above.