Jonathan Jr Williams to Benjamin Franklin, August 19, 1783

Nantes Augt. 19. 1783.

Dear & hond Sir.

The Situation of the american Merchants in France is not the Effect of the ill Conduct
of any one but a general Consequence of the Peace, and I believe there is no Exception.
Mr Grubb 1 is one of us, and with a full
Intention as well as Capacity to pay all, intends to apply for Letters of Surseance to
prevent any little Creditor arresting his Property as it may arrive, to the prejudice of
the others. In case any Reference should be made to you as to Mr Grubbs Character, I
have pleasure in assuring you I think him an honest honourable Man, & I believe his
Representations perfectly true.

Mr Harrison 2 who will present you this,
has been some time with Mr Grubb with a View to improve himself in Commercial Knowledge. I reccommend him to you as a very worthy
discreet & Sensible young man.

I am as ever most dutifully & affectionately Yours

Jona Williams J

His Excellency Dr Franklin.