From Jonathan Williams, Jr. (unpublished)
Nantes Jan. 9. 1783
Dear and honored sir

Please to read the inclosed Letters to My [our?] Lord Shelburne and Mr. Vaughan then please to deliver them to Mr. Vaughan if with you or forward them to him if not. The subject appears to me worth a national Claim if you think so please to add a Line to my Letter to Lord Shelburne, if you think an official Claim not consistent and you in your private name can with propriety add a Word to enforce my Representation I know you will do it.

I beg you will accept my sincere Wishes for as many Returns of the season as you yourself desire. I am most respectfully Dutifully and affectionately Yours

Jon Williams

His Excelly Dr Franklin.
Endorsed: Williams M. Jona. Nantes 9. Jany 1783.
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