Jonathan Williams, Jr. to William Temple Franklin (unpublished)
Nantes May 11. 1782.
My dear Billy

I beg my dear Friend you will send me the Paper and Ink for my press (all you can spare) for I have two clerks sick and my press stands still, I will replace it as soon as possible. The paper designed for the Marquis de Noailles my Father in Law promised to me. Adieu my Friend I am ever and unalterably Yours.

Jon Williams

I was told the other day that the Doctor gave Lettres of Marquie against the Portuguese. I think the Account false and absurd. But if it is so pray let me have one for the Spry. Tell the Doctor the Spry is allready and beg his Dispatches. I mean her to send her under Convoy. I beg you will give me all possible Information relative to the Convoy from Brest and the departure of Mr. de la Touche from Rochefort. You will see by this Letter that I am in a hurry through Excess of Business, pray pardon me my good Friend and let me see by your exact Answer that I have favour in your sight.

J W

Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur W T Franklin / en son Hotel / a Passy / prés Paris
Endorsed: Jona. Williams Nantes 11 May 1782. Ansd 19 May 82
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