John Ross to William Temple Franklin (unpublished)
Nantes 19th Febry. 1780
Dear Sir

Hon: Brush from one of our Northern States, and Mr Wilkinson of So: Carolina, Natives of America, will I expect wait on you soon and hand You this, through which permit me the liberty to introduce those Gentlemen to your Aquaintance. They will be desirous to pay their Respects to his Excellency. I therefore must beg your introductions to them, at any convenient time.—

These Gentlemen have been Unfortunate in attempting to get to America from Holland, last fall and they are now on their way hither to get a passage to the Continent.—with Sincere good wishes: believe me, Dear Sir Yours most Respectfully

Jno: Ross

William T: Franklin Esqre.
Addressed: To / William T: Franklin / Esqr. / Passy—
Endorsed: Hotel du Lyon D’Argent Rue bourg l’Abbé
Notation: M. J. Ross Nantes 19th feby. 1780.
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