John Ross to William Temple Franklin (unpublished)

Dear Sir

I heard yesterday of your return. hope You have had an agreeable Jaunt

The inclosed came last evening to hand from Holland which be pleased to hand to his Excelly. for perusal, in case he may find Something new in it. I have been so much flattered with the defeate of Provost that I am much mortifyed by the late accounts received of the Escape of that army. Believe me to be Dear Sir Your most obed serv

Jno. Ross

Hotel de York.
Wednesday 1st Sept. 1779.
Addressed: Hotel de York / Ross. / A Monsieur / Monsor: Guil: T Franklin / a Passy.
Notations in different hands: J. Ross. Paris 1st Sept. 79 M. J Ross Paris 1st. 7bre 1779.
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