Jonathan Jr Williams to American Commissioners, December 12, 1778

Passy Decr 12. 1778

Honble Gentlemen

In December last I recvd at Nantes from Messrs Horneca Fitzeau & Co of Amsterdam sundry merchandise on accot of Mr Grand as appeard by the Invoices, immediately on their arrival I wrote to Mr Grand to know their Destination, his answer was that his name was only lent & that the Goods were for Accot of the Commissioners, I accordingly delivered them to Mr Schweighauser who has since shipped them to america as belonging to the public. Among these Goods are 13 Packages marked 1 No 1.–13 which I since find are the Property of Mr Simeon Dean 2 who now demands them. I wrote to Messrs Horneca Fitzeau & Co on the Subject & have the honour to inclose their answer 3 which after perusal I request you will return me, with Directions to the said Messrs Horneca Fitzeau & Co to pass the amount to your Debit as the only method remaining to rectify the mistake.

I have the honour to be with the great Respect Honble Gentlemen Your most obedt Servant

Jona Williams J

The Honble The Commissioners of the United States