Jonathan Nesbitt to Benjamin Franklin, October 7, 1782

L’Orient Octor: 7th: 1782

Sir

I receiv’d in course the honor of your Excellencys Letter of the 30th Ulto: inclosing one for the Captains Cain Josiah & Deale, which I have deliver’d them.— They are extremely sensible of your Excellencys attention to their request, & beg that you will accept of their most sincere thanks.— Inclosed, I have the honor to transmit you a Letter from them.— 5 I likewise take the Liberty to trouble you with Seven pices relative to the Prize Ship the Lion which I request you will examine, & order every thing necessary to be done, to accelerate her speedy Condemnation.— 6

There are now three American Ships of Force in this Road, that will Sail for Philadelphia between the 15th. & 20th Inst. Any Dispatches that your Excellency may have to send shall be taken the utmost care of.

I have the honor to remain with the utmost respect. Sir! Your most hble & Obedient Servant

Jonatn: Nesbitt

His Excellency Benja: Franklin Esqr.