From Jonathan Williams, Jr. (unpublished)
Nantes Augt. 11. 1783.
Dear and Honored sir.

I believe you have already seen Mr Russell of Boston the Bearer of this who will pay his Respects to you in his Way to London. He has for some time Past been in my ’Counting House with a View of commercial Improvement, and from my own Observation I have the pleasure to assure you I think him a very discreet sensible well informed and good Young Man, I beg leave to reccommend him as such to your kind Notice and am as ever most dutifully and affectionately Yours.

Jona Williams

His Excellency Doctor Franklin.
Endorsed: Jonath. Williams Nantes August 11th. 1783.
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