From W. Brent (unpublished)
July 17th 1780
Sir

I hope you will not find it     some to send off these   letters. I suppose you have heard of the Battles in the West Indies and of the Defeat of the Americans. I Would be Much oblidged to you to informe if you receive these   letters. I am your most obedient at the Academy at Leige

W Brent

Addressed: To his excellency Mr. Franklin deputy from the American Congress A Paris
Endorsed: Brent, July 17. 1780.
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