John Allen to Benjamin Franklin, May 24, 1783

Bordeaux May 24th. 1783

Sir

I had the Honnor of writing the 29th. of Last Month 8 to your Excellence, beging, you would be so good
as to grant me a Register for the Brign Lovely Aglaé that I Purcheas’d at this Port,
being without any Answer, I take the Liberty to request of your Excellence not to forget
my just Demand, as my Brig is all Ready, and am only waiting for a favourable Answer,
Which may be directed to Mr. Bondfield.

I have the Honnor to be with Due Respect, your Excellence’s Most obeidient and most
Humble Servant

John Allen