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He planned to be at Versailles, but he received a note from M. de V. postponing the interview until tomorrow. Would be glad to dine with Vaughan this evening.

Grant for land in Westmoreland County, for Curtz' service in the "army of the State of Pennsylvania." Signed by Franklin, with seal of the state of Pennsylvania.

Written in the hand of Greenberry Dawson. Respecting the sale of produce from Ohio settlements in New Orleans. If such commerce is allowable, Franklin requests that his Excellency provide the sellers, [Henry] Pawling and [Greenberry] Dawson with his "counsels" and a "line of Protection." Introduces them as honest men who will not engage in the illegal sale of goods. Printed in John Bigelow, ed. The Complete Works of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 10 (1887), p. 18.

Would like Thomson to review his letter to the President of Congress. Regarding Franklin's services to the country and his accounts with Congress. Remarks on the employment of William Temple Franklin. Includes a crossed-out passage respecting the recovery of various items loaned to Congress. Printed in A.H. Smyth, ed. The Writings of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 9 (1905), pp. 691-695.