To Vergennes (unpublished)
Passy, June 3. 1783.
Sir,

Having long known Mr. Williams to be a very just Man in all his Transactions, I hope the Favour he requests of a Surséance may be granted to him, being confident that it will be employed to the compleat Satisfaction of his Creditors. I therefore earnestly pray your Excellency to obtain it for him. With great Respect, I am, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

M. le Comte de Vergennes.
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