Gourlade & Moylan to Benjamin Franklin, January 31, 1781

L’Orient 31 Januer 1781

Honord Sir

We received the honor of your Letter of the 20th. inst. and in consequence of it’s contents, we have paid Cap: Nicholasson Broughton of Marble-Head, seventy two Livres, for wch. you will find his rect. Inclosed 7 & for wch sum we have debited your acct.

The Ship Marquis of Fayette do’s not yet appear.

We have the honor to be with the utmost respect Honord Sir Your most obt & most humble sts

Gourlade & Moylan

The Honorable Doctor B. Franklin &ca &ca