From Robert Melville (unpublished)
Paris, Hotel d’Espagne Rui de Guinigaud 22d. July 1783.

Lieut. General Melville presents his best respects to Doctor Franklin And intending to set out, early in next week from this place, for London, shall be very glad to receive, before Monday next, the letter which the Doctor mentioned his intention of Sending to Mr. Calder by G. M. And any other letters of Commands which the Doctor may be pleased to honour him with

The General has farther to beg that the Doctor will be pleased to present his respects to Mr. Adams, and to Mr. & Mrs. Jay, if still at Passy, and to tell them that he shall be glad to carry any letters or Commands of theirs

Endorsed: Melvell 22 July 1783.
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