From Jonathan Williams, Jr.
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Nantes Augt. 12. 1777.
Dear and Honored Sir.

This will be presented to you by the Baron de Gessé who will explain to you the plan which Mr. De Kerguelin intends to pursue if he can obtain your Countenance and approbation. I inclose to you by this Days post the Memoire which contains the proposals and beg leave to refer you to it for particulars. I am ever with the greatest Respect most dutifully and affectionately Yours &c.

J Williams J

Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur Franklin LLD / chez Monsieur De Chaumont / a Passy / prés / Paris.
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