Benjamin Franklin to John Jay, July 31, 1780

Passy, July 31. 1780.

Dear Sir,

I write this Line just to acknowledge the Receipt of your Favour of the 17th. & Mr. Carmichaels of the 18th. (with the Pacquet of Papers in good Order,) which I shall soon answer fully. At present I can only say that I have given Orders for a Credit to you of another 1000 £ Sterg., to be proportionally divided between you: I hope the Remittances will arrive before this Sum is expended. I find myself obliged to advance likewise to Messrs. Adams & Dana.

I congratulate you & Mrs. Jay sincerely on the Birth of your Daughter; being with sincere Esteem, Dear Sir, Your most obedt & most humble Servant

B Franklin

His Excy. J: Jay Esqr