From John Shaffer (unpublished)
Paris ce 8 avril 84
Sir

As the Marquis de la Fayette is Kind Enough to Suply me with Every Nessary to Return to my Native Country, and as I intend to Leave paris in a day or two I beg you will be Kind Enough to send me a Pasport for L Orient. As to the small Sum of Money you was Kind Enough to lend me you may be assured that as Soon As I arrive in America I will Reimburse you with Intrest, or if you think Proper I will Give you a bill payable at Sight upon My father at Philada. if you will Honour me with your Comands to that Country I will Charge my Self with Pleasure I am with Respect sir your Humble servant

J. Schaffer
Rue A Jacque de la
Boucherie Ches Antoin
Peruguier a Paris
ps. I beg you will without los of time Send me the Pass Port In question and if you think Proper I will Send you the bill I Proposed to you
Endorsed: Schaffer 8 avril 1784
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