Jonathan Williams, Jr., to the American Commissioners: Letter of Introduction (I)
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Nantes Augt. 6. 1777.
Honorable Gentlemen

This will be presented you by Monsr. De Foligné Commander of a french Frigatte belonging to Mr. Montieu. He is lately arrived, after a successfull Voyage, from South Carolina, and comes to Paris on Business. I beg leave to introduce him to you as a Gentleman of exceeding good abilities in his profession and much attached to the american Interest, which he has in several Instances shewn in a generous manly manner. I have the honor to be most respectfully Gentlemen Your most obedient and most humble Servant

Jona Williams J

Addressed: The Honorable / The Commissioners of the / United States. / Favrd by Mr. De Foligné
Notation: Jon Williams Nantes Augst. 6. 77
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