ALS, 1779 March 14 : Passy, to His Excellency, Count De Vergennes.

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ALS, 1779 March 14 : Passy, to His Excellency, Count De Vergennes.

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Franklin sends his regrets that "I shall not be able to present myself at Versailles" due to an attack of the gout.

1 p. ; 31.5 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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