From Watson & Cossoul
als: American Philosophical Society
Nantes 14th. February 1782
Sir

We did ourselves the honour to write your Excellency, the 2nd. Instant, for a passport for our brigg laying at Morlaix, we have not as yet been fav'd with your answer, & as we are obliged to suspend our opperations till then; we are persuaded you will excuse us, if we urge the passport as soon as possible.

We have the honour to be most respectfully Your Excellency's Very H Sts.

Watson & Cossoul

His Excellency Doctr. Franklin Passy
Addressed: A Son Excellence / Monsieur Franklin / Ministre Plenipotentiaire de / L'Amerique / A Passy
Notation: Watson, Nantes 14 Fevr. 1782
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