To his Excellency Doctor Franklin Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States to the Court of Versailles —

I take this opportunity of advising your Excellency that on the twenty fifth day of this month I drew a Bill, (and duplicate) on you for four thousand, and seventy nine Livres Tournois, payable at the Expiration of sixty days from the date in favor of Messrs: Quintinker’s & Company.

The Mrks of Friendship and Attention I have receivd from these Gentlemen, independent of other considerations, lead me to request that this Bill may be paid as soon as presented. I have the honor to be with great Respect And Esteem Your Excellency’s Most Obedient Servant