John Gilbank to the American Commissioners (unpublished)

Honourable Gentlemen

Nantes, December 24, 1778

Not receiving any negative Answer I take the liberty in pursuance of my last Letter to draw upon you in favour of Mr. Scheiwghauser for one thousand Livres Which, I shall be much obliged to you to pay due Honour to.

I am with Esteem Honourable Gentlemen Your most obedient and humble Servant

Jno. Gilbank

Addressed: Aux Honorables Les Hon’bles B. Franklin, Arthr. Lee, et Jno. Adams Esq / Plenipotentiares deputes des treize Etats / Unis de l’amerique a Paissy, pres de Paris
Endorsed: Gilbank 24th. Dec 1778 Mr Gilbank.
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