From Matthew Ridley
als: American Philosophical Society

Hotel de Vauban ce May 7h: 1782. Mr. Ridley has the Honor to present his Respects to Mr. Franklin & incloses him 14 Bills numbered as underneath which he begs the favor of him to accept & return with the Letter intended for Holland.

No. 48  ———  12
  302  ———  18
  187  ———  300
  180  ———  18
  2571  ———  24
  661  ———  120  492 Dollars
Addressed: A Son Excellence / Son Excellence B Franklin Esq / Passy / Mr Ridley begs the reception of this Letter may be acknowledged in case Mr F. is not at home by Mr. La Motte.
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