Jonathan Jr Williams to Benjamin Franklin, December 30, 1780

Nantes Decemr 30. 1780.

Dear & honoured Sir

As you have always given me Reason to believe that it is agreeable to you to hear of whatever is an addition to my Happiness, I trust you will be pleased to know that Mrs Williams has given me a very fine Girl who was born yesterday at noon. 2 The Mother & Infant are as well as it is possible to be and I have the most flattering prospect of seeing my mariamne perform the Duties of a nurse as well as a Mother.

I am ever with the greatest Respect Your dutifull & affectionate Kinsman,

Jona Williams J

Mrs Williams present you her affectionate Respects