From Sir James Nicholson (unpublished)
August 12. 1783. Grande Rue de Passy Le maison près celle De Mons Le Comte Destaing

Sir James Nicolson presents Compliments to Doctor Franklin and is somewhat surprized to find out, only since his visit to the Doctr. that his Grandson had been received, out of respect to the Doctor’s great merit by Lady Nicolson and that he had concealed her Ladyship’s portrait in miniature, under pretence of putting a glass to it. Sir James insists on the restoration of it, as his Lady does on all letters, that may have passed on the subject. He hopes that the Doctor will grant all the merit due to the prudent method he has taken, having no time to lose, being on his departure for England.

n.b. an immediate answer is expected. as the Doctor’s grandson, long before this, has refused complying with Lady Nicolson’s request.
Endorsed: J. Nicolson Passy 12 Aug. 83
Addressed: Doctor Franklin / à son Hotel / a Passy
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