Introducing a French gentleman to the U.S. Minister to France
Document 1796McHenry informs Monroe - who is currently serving as the U.S. Minister to France - of a French gentleman who wishes to pay him a visit in Paris.
Philadelphia 19th May 1796. Dear Sir. Mr. Grandprey, a French gentleman, has requested me to favour him with a line of introduction to you, it being likely, that his affairs may lead him to Paris, and his inclinations to pay you a visit. I have found him a well bred man; a scholar, and well acquainted with the general science of law,[undecipherable] I have the honour to be with great respect [undecipherable] Your most ob sv. James McHenry James Monroe Esq
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