From Jonathan Williams, Jr. (unpublished)
Nantes Augt 11 1783.
Dear and Honored sir

The Bearer Mr. Grand Cannon is a youn Gentlemen from Connecticut who passes through paris in his Way to London. He will have the Honour to pay his Respects to you, and I beg leave to introduce him to your kind Notice as a discreet, intelligent worthy young man, and deserving the Esteem of all his Friend; I have this knowledge of him From his Residence For some Time past with me, and have therefore a particular Pleasure in reccommending him. I am as ever most dutifully and Affectionately Yours.

Jona Williams

His Excellency Doctor Franklin.
Endorsed: Jonath. Williams Nantes Augst. 11. 1783
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