John Jay to Benjamin Franklin, April 24, 1781

Madrid 24. April 1781.

Dear Sir,

I am told an Express will set out this Evening from hence to Paris, & tho’ I have not time say as much as I would wish, I cannot omit this Opportunity of returning you my warmest Thanks for your very friendly Letter 4 by my Courier.

Col. Laurens informs me that on his arrival he delivered some Letters he brought from America for me to you— 5 as none of them have as yet reached me, & your Letter makes no Mention of them, be so kind as to enquire about them, & if not already sent to forward them by some Courier to Count De Montmorin or other safe Convoyance, & by no means by the Post. You shall receive shortly another & more particular Letter from me—my Compts. to Coll. Laurens & your Grandson.

I am, dear Sir, with great Regard, Your obliged & affte. Servt.

(signed) John Jay.

His Excelly. Dr. Franklin.