The American Commissioners to Jonathan Williams, Jr.
Copy: Library of Congress
Passy Jany. 10. 1778
Sir

We desire you would advance to Capt. Paul Jones, of the Ranger, five hundred Louidores, for which your draught upon us will be paid. We are Sir Your most Obedient Servants (Signed)

B. Franklin
Silas Deane
Arthur Lee
Jonathan Williams Esqr. Nantes
(A True Copy taken at L’Orient in August 1780 by

Tho:

Hutchins)

Notation: From the American Commissioners Letter of Credit Passy January 10th 1778 recd. Passy January 10th. 1778
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