Jonathan Williams, Jr. to William Temple Franklin (unpublished)
Nantes Decemr. 5. 1782
my dear Billy.

There were above 50 Letters in Town yesterday which announced a Peace, if it be true and the Doctor wishes to convey it to america immediately, I can have a fine fast Sailing Brig at Sea at 24 Hours notice. Pray inform the Doctor of this & write an answer directed to me or in my absence to Saml. White Esqr at my House. I am my dear Billy most affectionately Yours

Jon Williams J.

Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsr. W. Franklin fils / a l’hotel de / M. Franklin minisitre / Plenipotentiare des Etats / unis a Passy prés / Paris
Notation: Jn. Williams 5. Decr. 82
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