John Gilbank to the American Commissioners
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Nantes 28. Nov. 1778
Honourable Gentlemen.

I had the honour of writing to you the 17th. inst. but having reced no Answer take the Liberty to inform You that the Ship I expect to go in to America is expected here hourly—Mr. Livingstone being arrived by Land to day.

Without your compliance with my former request I cannot go with him in which Case I can’t think any blame can fall on me.

Capt. Joiner is now in Paris of whom may be inquired what Rank I bear & what Regiment I belong to.

Mr. Livingstone sails in 6 days at farthest after his Ships arrival here, which only wait for a Wind.

I shall hope, Gentlemen, not be treated with so much Contempt, as not to be favoured with an Answer Which I think my Station entitles me at least to expect.

I am Honourable Gentlemen Your most obedt. hble Servt

Jno. Gilbank
1st. Lieut. &c.
Addressed: Aux Honorables / Les Honbles. B. Franklin, A. Lee, et J. Adams, Esqrs. / Plenipotentaires deputès / des treize Etats unìs / de l’Amerique / a Paissy / près de Paris
Notations in different hands: Gillbank 28 Nov. 78 / Mr gilbank
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