From Silas Deane (unpublished)
Paris Jany 13th 1781

I certify that I have not sold or disposed of any of the Within Mentioned Certificates, which the Power of Attorney annexed impowered me to have done, and this Day I have pursuant to the request of Mr. Shee deposited this Instrument. and the power of Attorney sent me by Mr. Shee in the hands of his Excellency B. Franklin Esqr. Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America in France.

(signed) S.Deane

Endorsed: Deane
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