From John Jay (unpublished)
Cadiz mars 20. 1780.
Dear Sir,

I have this Day drawn Bills on your Excellency for three Thousand five hundred and ninety six Livres thirteen Sols in favor of Messrs. Jacques le Content Laurt. Le Couteut & Company payable in ninety Days for the Date. I cannot omit this opportunity of expressing to you the obligations I am under to the Gentlemen of this House, as well for their particular Civilities to me as their Attentions to all Americans in general. I am Dear Sir, Your most obedient Servant.

(signed) John Jay.

His Excellency B. Franklin.
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