Jonathan Jr Williams to Benjamin Franklin, October 18, 1782

L’Orient Octor. 18. 1782

Dear & hond sir

I came hither on the Business of our House having 5 rich Jamaica prizes to our address, with upwards of 2000 hhd Sugar & 400 hhds Rum. The Alliance is just arrived with 4 more, 6 & she has sent 5 into America, two have got into Nantes so we know of 16 taken; I have another privateer which I hourly expect will bring in 2 or 3 more.— I have advice from my Father of the Reception of Johonnotts & Warrens Bills, but no accot of the payment yet.— 7 I shall carry Mrs Williams to her Friends to pass the Winter, for I fear her Health will never be perfectly established at Nantes, 8 I hope at same Time to pay my Duty to you and to see you much better than I hear you have been. I am most dutifully & affectionately ever Yours.

Jona Williams J