From William Alexander (unpublished)
Paris 17 Julliet 1783
My Dear Sir

In case our friend Williams shoud not provide for Some bills drawn by Mr. Bache of Philadelphia will You not think it proper to do it? They can hardly exceed 1000—If you think this proper—You shoud Write Williams to address the holders to you. My meaning in this is that you woud probably Chuse to save Mr. Bache the dishonor and loss which is very Considerable on the return of Bills. I have written to Williams and am going to set out for St Germains. I beg my respects to Your Son and am with greatest Esteem Dear Sir Your most obedient humble servant

W Alexander

If You write to Williams desire him to tell you the precise amount that you may know Exactly the Extent.
Addressed: A Son Excellence / Monnsieur Le Docteur Franklin / Ministre Plenipotentiaire des / Etats Unis d’ Am. à la Cour de France / A Passy
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