From Jonathan Williams, Sr. (unpublished)
London May 14th. 1783
Honored sir

Your favor of Apl. 23 Came to hand two day ago, note the Contents. I should have lik’d a passage with you; however the season is good and I have Concluded to Return hom to my own Country, Which I esteem to be the best that I ever Saw. I shall sail in a few days for Boston, in the first ship that will be Cleard for that port which makes the Trade as regular as it Can be before the Negotiations are finishd however I have On board this ship a quanty of Such goods as will be agreeable to aunt, I think they are well Bot: On my arival she shall have the amo. of the money I received of yours for Johnnot and Warrens Bills at the First Cost, With the Charges that I pay and no other, I have Orderd Incurence I think it best its about 2½? or 3 per Ct I inclos’d an Abrigment of the Common Prayer it is the Best state that Mr. Wilkie Could git it for me. Your friends here will be much disopinted, if you should not Visit them before you return to America in Particular the good Bishop of St. Asaph Who expresses the highest regard for you. Wishing you the Blessing of every good and in your Own time a good passage to america and a happy Sight of your good friends if Boston Should be your first Landing you will do me honour if you will make my house your hom, you will meat a harty wilcom from Your Dutyfull Nephew and most humble Servant my Love to Cousin William

Jona. Williams

To Doct Franklin
Addressed: His Excellency Benjamin Franklin / Passy / Near Paris
Endorsed: Williams
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