Benjamin Franklin Papers

To Benjamin Franklin from John Jay, 14 July 1781

From John Jay

Copy: Library of Congress

Madrid 14. July 1781.

Sir,

I have this Day drawn. a Set of Bills of Exchange on your Excellency in Favour of the Marquis D’Yranda payable at Ninety Days after Date for forty thousand one hundred and twenty five Livres Tournois— I shall soon be obliged to draw also for the Residue of the Money for the two months Bills and for our Salaries.

I have the honour to be, Your Excellency’s most obedt. & humble. Servant

(signed) John Jay

His Exy. Dr. Franklin.

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