From John Schaffer (unpublished)
Paris a 9 9bre 1783
Sir

As my avocat has Just informed me after the information He has made that in Justis to my Self it will be the Shortest way to bring my Cause to a Conclution. The Partis has Even made a Proposition to arange the affair but Knowing my inosance am determend to bring on my trial as Soon as Posable in order to Convince to the world of my inosance.

Therefore as thiere is Seaverl trials Comming on in a few days Should be   to be on[e] of the first, but as your Exelency was Kind Enough to Right a few lines to the Kings atterney in order Not to bring on my trial untill the arrivel of Mr. Barclay, theirfore will prevent him from Giving in his Conclutions untill he hears further from you. Mr. Beaumont will Explain to you my Reesen for bringing on the Conclution of my Affair.

Theirfore if your Exelency will be Kind Enough only Right a few lines to the Kings Attorny in order to give his Conclution as Soon as Possible it will be an    upon the maney Obligations Conferd upon Your Exelencys Most Obedient and Very humble Servant

J Shaffer

His Exelency Docter Franklin
Addressed: His Excellency Dr: Franklin / Passy / Paris / under Cover to / Mr Dupont
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