John Adams to William Temple Franklin, March 24, 1779

Brest March 24. 1779

Dear Sir

I have just received your favour of the 17. inclosing a Paper from M. Le Roy, for which I thank you and Mr. Le Roy, to whom be so good as to present my Compliments. 1

The Alliance, will be ready to go to Nantes, in the opinion of C. Landais in 8 days. But he thinks she must stay there 3 or 4 Weeks.

My Respects to his Excellency; from whom I received a line at Nantes which I will answer, as soon as I can get a little Leisure. 2

Mr. Blodget 3 will deliver this. I recommend him to the Civilities of Passy. I am, with much Esteem, your humble servant

John Adams