Jonathan Williams, Jr., to the American
Commissioners
Copy: American Philosophical Society
<Nantes, January 23, 1779: I have not received an answer to
my request of December 12, 1778, concerning the incorrect
shipment by Horneca, Fizeaux & Cie. of Simeon Deane’s
goods. It was mistakenly supposed they belonged to the commissioners,
and they were delivered to Mr. Schweighauser.
One of the thirteen cases remains with him. Please order that
case returned to me and request Messrs. Horneca, Fizeaux &
Cie. to replace the rest to my care. Schweighauser’s receipt for
the arms magazine I enclose; I need a further receipt from
him for the remainder of the gunstocks to allow me to pay the
man who repaired them. Please instruct him so that the transaction
may be concluded. I have delivered to Montieu’s ships
sundry articles from the magazine. He wishes to settle with
you directly.>
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