Jonathan Jr Williams to Benjamin Franklin, March 23, 1783

Nantes March 23. 1783.

Dear & Hond Sir.

I recd your Favour of the 9 Inst 9 some days since, and beg your Pardon for the delay of my Answer which the hurry of Business has occasioned. I thank you for espousing my Cause with Mr de Fleury, but I find the minister will not grant the Exception requested. 1

The packet 2 was sent by our admiralty without my knowledge, they never consult me on these occasions, but it is not just you should pay the Postage I will therefore give you credit for it & charge the prizes.— The two Cheezes advised from Orleans are not from me unless sent a long time ago as I do not remember sending any lately. I sent to Orleans in January a variety of Articles as follow. 3

It may be that two Cheezes were added & a note omitted to be taken, but I cannot at present tell. If you find them good the better way is to eat them & leave the matter to be settled when the Owner appears, as they may otherwise in the mean time be spoiled.

I thank you for your kind Attention to my Father & Mrs Williams and am as ever most dutifully & Affectionately Yours.

Jona Williams J

His Excellency Doctor Franklin.