To Vergennes (unpublished)
Passy April 23d 1780.
Sir,

I have received the enclosed Letter from the brave Commodore Jones, who is now here. I take the Liberty of laying it before your Excellency, requesting you would give it such Attention as you may judge proper. With the greatest Respect, I am, Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

His Exy the Count De Vergennes.
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