From Jonathan Williams, Jr.
Nantes Jan. 18. 1781.
Since mine per last Post I have furnished to Mr Carier my
Draft on you at 4 Days date £17014.10. which is to replace my
If these drafts are paid by Mr de Chaumont it will be unnecessary
to accept mine, as all I draw on you is only to repay what
Mr de Chaumont may fail to do, and the Banker who has the
above draft will return it to Mr Carier here without Protest if Mr
de Chaumont should go on paying, but if he should finaly fail I
beg you will see due honour done to my Signature.— All the
other Drafts which I advised of yesterday I beg may be honoured
at any Rate as I have received the Cash for them, and if Mr
de Chaumont should not pay I will replace the money.— I once
more beg that my Signature may not suffer dishonour & am with
the greatest Respect & Affection ever Yours most dutifully—