Silas Deane to William Temple Franklin (unpublished)
Ghent 25th Novr: 1781
Dear Sir

The above is Copy of a Letter which I received this Morning from Capt. Cochran, and inclosed is the Bill he mentions his first Letter and first Bill have probably miscarried, and I know nothing of the Men he speaks of, as having Indigo of his, in hand, but as the Young Man must want the Money as early as it can be had I have taken the Liberty of transmitting the Bill to You, and to pray You to take on You the Commission which Capt. Cochran charges Me with, at least so far as it shall be convenient for You to execute it.—I know You have a regard for the Young Man, and will take pleasure in serving him, if you know any such Men as Babut & Labushire at Paris, as they must have received Capt. Cochrans Letter which orders them to Acct: with Me, it will be the same for them to Acct: with You, and I should hope that the effects of the Indigo and this Bill may set the Young Man free to return agreeable to his Fathers directions, please to present my most respectful Compliments to Dr Franklin and to be assured that I am with much Esteem Dear sir Your most Obedt. & Very Hume: servt.

S Deane

W. T. Franklin Esqr.—
Endorsed: S. Deane, 25th Nov. 81 Ansd 19. Decr. 81.
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