To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 1 March 1781
From Jonathan Williams, Jr.
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Nantes March. 1. 1781
Dear & hond sir.
M. de Chaumont has written to me consenting to the appropriation of the officers Cloathing to the public Accot agreeable to your desire and I have accordingly paid the amount of the Invoices £25970.6 by my 2 drafts on you—Viz.
| 23810.19.10 | @ 10 days sight to the order of M Chaumont & |
| 2159. 6. 2 | @ do to my order both marked HO |
25970. 6. 0 which please to honour & this Object will be thereby balanced & terminated.
I am ever most dutifully & most affectionately Yours
Jona Williams J
Dr Franklin.
Endorsed: Officers Cloathing drawn for
Notation: J Williams March 1st 1781