From Jonathan Williams, Jr.
als: American Philosophical Society; copy: Yale University Library
Nantes July 22. 1779
Dear & honoured Sir.

I informed on the 13th Instant, I informed you that Capt Babcock Commander of the Genl Mifflin Privateer had released one hundred & ninety Prisoners at Sea and I inclosed you a Receipt for the same properly authenticated.— On hearing that the Cartel Ship was arrived in this River I thought it my Duty to claim an Exchange of these Prisoners and accordingly wrote the enclosed to Mr Schweighauser. If you think it is just & expedient to insist on my Receipts being accepted in Exchange for 190 Americans you will no Doubt give orders accordingly.— I am with the greatest Respect Your dutifull and affectionate Kinsman

Jona Williams J

His Excellency Doctor Franklin.
Notation: Williams Jona. July 22. 1779.
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