From William Mackinnen, Jr. (unpublished)
rue La Tussienne Wednesday April 9th 1783
Sir

The enclosed letter I received in London from Mr. Vaughn, with the flattering hope, of by this means being introduced to a character for which I have so high a Veneration: I called at Passy last Saturday but had the mortification of not finding You at home, my stay in Paris has been so short and my knowledge of the multiplicity of Business you are engaged in, has been the cause of my not venturing a second intrusion; hoping at some future period to have the happiness of an introduction to you I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient servant

William Mackinnen Jur

Mr. Vaughn in London a few Day before I left desired me to take charge of two large Books, containing charts of the Northern coast of America, for Mr. Adams in Paris, but my not knowing Mr. Adams Direction I took the Liberty of addressing them to You, and I now take the Liberty of desiring the favor, if you have recieved them, that you will acquaint Mr. Adams with this circumstance.
Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur Franklyn / á Passy / prés de Paris
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