From Jonathan Loring Austin
als: American Philosophical Society
Nantes 21 July 1781—
Sir.

I expect in ten, or fifteen days at fartherst to embark for Philadelphia, if your Excellency has any Letters for America & will forward them by Return of Post to Mr Williams, I will take charge of them, & deliver them (if possible) as directed—

I am with the greatest Respect Your Excellency's Most Obedient humble Servt.

Jon. Loring Austin

If Mr Adams is in Paris, please to inform him that I shall be happy to take his Letters—
Addressed: Son Excellence / Monsieur Franklin / à / Passi / près / Paris
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