Jonathan Jr Williams to Benjamin Franklin, March 27, 1779

Nantes March 27. 1779

Dear & honoured Sir.

I send you enclosed Messrs Horneca Fitzeau & Cos Invoice with such an order on them as appears to me equitable on all Sides, if you think so, please to sign it & return it with the Invoice. It will be proper for you to keep Copies of both these Papers. 1

I return you enclosed the papers you so kindly communicated to me.— 2 I shall observe your Directions about how I came by them, but I suppose you have no objection to my mentioning the Fact, where I may have occasion of showing the great Skill & ability of my Calomniator.— 3

I am ever with the greatest Respect most dutifully & affectionately Yours

Jona Williams J

My Love to Billy.

P.S. to assure yourself that these Goods were delivered by me to Mr Schweighauser, please to see the marks & numbers in sd Mr Schweighausers Receipt transmitted to the Commrs in my Letter dated Jan. 23. 1779.—

JW

The Hon. Doctor Franklin