John Adams to William Temple Franklin (unpublished)
Brest March 24, 1779
Dear sir

I have just recd your favour of the 17. inclosing a Paper from M. Le Roy, for which I thank you and Mr Le Roy, to whom be so good as to present my Compliments. The Alliance will be ready to go to Nantes, in the opinion of C. Landais in 8 days.— but he thinks she must Stay there 3 or 4 Weeks. My Respects to his Excellency; from whom I recd a Line at Nantes wh I will answer, as soon as I can get a little Leisure. Mr Blodget will deliver this.— I recommend him to the Civilities of Passy.— I am, with much Esteem, your humble servant

John Adams

Mr W. T. Franklin
Addressed: Mr W. T. Franklin / at Passy / near Paris / favd by Mr Blodget.
Notation: M. John Adams Brest Mars 24. 1779.
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