From John Schaffer (unpublished)
Paris le 19 9bre [17]83
Sir

My Avocat has informed me that it is Nessasary that your Son Wm Temple, Should Right a line to the         to Convince him that he has Not Said that I am a bad Subject &&&.

If he Realy has Not Said what I am acused of he Canst Refuse me my Request.

My trial Comes On to morrow without fail. Therefore you Canot Consistant with Reason Refuse me what I ask you.

Mr Temple has Refused me and Sais he will Not medle with my affairs, wich is a Proof that he has indeavored to injure me as much as Posible but hope in the Course of life will meet for an Explanation wich will be a Sattisfaction.

I am without a farthing of Money if you will be Kind Enough to make me a Small advance belive me Sir it will be Returned with Gratitude.

One line from Mr. Temple your Son will be Of Great Service to me I have the Honour to be with Respect Sir your most Obedient and Very humble Servent

J. Schaffer

Addressed: A Son Exelance / Monsieur A Docteure / franklin En Son l hotel / A Passy
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