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Letter of Introduction:
May, 1780 -- After learning of Gallatin's intentions, his family requested a letter of introduction from America's famed diplomat in France, Benjamin Franklin. Franklin obliged with the following letter to his son, Richard Bache:
"Passy, May 24, 1780
Dear Son -- Messrs. Gallatin and Serres, two young gentlemen of Geneva, of good families and very good characters, having an inclination to see America, if they should arrive in your city I recommend them to your civilities, counsel, and countenance.
I am every your affectionate father, B. Franklin" |