From John Schaffer (unpublished)
at Paris this 31 October 1783

As you have bean kind enough to make me a small advance since my detintion, you may be asured Sir that I will Remburce you with Exactitude before I live this Country. As I have ocation for a small sum in ordre to make the nessary Pursuit against the Person who has taken my Goods and Clothes, theirfore if your Exelency will be kind Enough to lend me 2 Louis or what Sum you should think proper, you may depend upon my Exactitude in Returning to you, before I live this Country. I have the honour to be with Profound Respect your Exelencys Most obedient And very humble Servant

J. Schaffer

His Exelency Doctor Frankline
Addressed: A Son / Exelance Monsieur / Le Docteur Franklin / a Son l’hotel / A Passy
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