Benjamin Franklin to Pierre Landais, April 8, 1779

Passy April 8 1779

Sir

Understanding that you expect an explicit Order from me, this is to require you to receive on Board your Ship the Alliance, the Honourable John Adams Esq. with his Son and Servant, and give them a Passage therein to America.

I have the Honour to be Sir your most obedient humble Servant

B Franklin

Honbl. Capt. Landais