Jonathan Jr Williams to Benjamin Franklin, August 16, 1782

Nantes 16th. August 1782

Dear & hond. sir,

I have lately received a letter from Tristram Dalton Esqr. of Newbury-Port, informing me that you some Time ago advis’d him of having obtain’d orders for payment of a Sum, for the loss sustain’d by the owners of the Brigt. Fair-Play; & that you would deposit it in my hands— 3 Mr. Dalton desires me to give him some information concerning this matter, & I should be much obliged if you would give me some advise that I may communicate to him the information desired— 4 The death of my new-born daughter, & the present debility of Mrs. Williams 5 forbids my adding more than that I am most respectfully & dutifully yours

Jona Williams J

His Excelly. B. Franklin Esqr.