John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, October 7, 1781

Grand Chatlet 7th Octr 81

Sir

Mr DAutun Call’d upon me to settle this Afair with me but Has Ocation for some money As he has Expended a large sum— it is imposible to finnish if I do Not Give him some Money or bills for one half Of the Defesinsis & Expences Attending this Matter—

Thererfore I hope your Exelency will Not refuse to indorse my bills in Order to finnish this unhappy Affair for wich I shall Acnoladge my self to be Your Exelencys Most obedent & Very Humble Servant 5

J Shaffer

His Exelency Dacter Franklin