David Salisbury Franks to Benjamin Franklin, January 3, 1782

L’orient 3d. Jany. 1781 [ i.e. , 1782]

Sir

I now inclose to your Excellency the Letters mention’d in my last 3 & hope you will favor me with your opinion on the Subjects.

The St. James will sail by the 15th. Inst. & as soon as I receive your Excellency’s Instructions I shall be ready either to take rout of Spain or embark—in the former Case pray inform me whether I am to call for your Commands. I am Sir with the Highest Respect Your Excellencys obt. humble Sevt.

Davd. S. Franks