Jonathan Jr Williams to Benjamin Franklin, February 22, 1781

Nantes Feb. 22. 1781

Dear & hond sir

I have just heard that the Captain of the Marquis de la Fayette 8 is gone to Passy. I cannot guess his Business, but I hope it will not occasion Delay. My Clerk has been at L’Orient some time & the ship is not yet ready to take in, You may be assured that not an hours delay will be on my side as all is ready. As I imagine there will be room in the ship I intend to take all Freight that Offers so as not to detain us & I shall regulate the Price according as other ships take in but I apprehend People will not be willing to pay on this side the Water.

I am ever most dutifully & affectionately Yours

Jona Williams J