B. Franklin.
The Grand Master of Malta to Benjamin Franklin.
Malta, 21 June, 1783.
To His Excellency
B. Franklin.
Sir: I received with the most lively sensibility the medal which Your Excellency sent me, and the value I set upon this acquisition leaves my gratitude unbounded. This monument of American liberty has a distinguished place in my cabinet.
Whenever chance or commerce shall lead any of your fellow citizens or their vessels into the ports of our Island, I shall receive them with the greatest Welcome, they shall experience from me every assistance they may claim. I shall observe with infinite pleasure any growing connection between that interesting nation and my subjects, especially if it will tend to convince Your Excellency of the distinguished sentiments with which I am,
Sir, Your Excellency's most affectionate servant,
The Grand Master,
Rohan.
1784.