From Jonathan Williams, Jr.
als: American Philosophical Society; copy: Yale University Library
Nantes March 27. 1779
Dear & honoured Sir.

I send you enclosed Messrs Horneca Fitzeau & Cos Invoice with such an order on them as appears to me equitable on all Sides, if you think so, please to sign it & return it with the Invoice. It will be proper for you to keep Copies of both these Papers.

I return you enclosed the papers you so kindly communicated to me.— I shall observe your Directions about how I came by them, but I suppose you have no objection to my mentioning the Fact, where I may have occasion of showing the great Skill & ability of my Calomniator.—

I am ever with the greatest Respect most dutifully & affectionately Yours

Jona Williams J

My Love to Billy. p.s. to assure yourself that these Goods were delivered by me to Mr Schweighauser, please to see the marks & numbers in sd Mr Schweighausers Receipt transmitted to the Commrs in my Letter dated Jan. 23. 1779.—

JW

The Hon. Doctor Franklin
Notation: Jona Williams March 27. 1779—
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