Peter Amiel to Benjamin Franklin, June 29, 1779

Nantes the 29 June 1779

Honored Sir

Capt: Jones haveing granted me leave of absence for to stay at L’Orient: to settle my private Affairs; 4 since his departure, Monsieur De Chaumont has been so kind as to offer me appartements in his Chateau, this Sir is to beg it as perticular favor that you’l be so kind as to extend my leave for his Place. I am Honored Sir your Respectfull Humble Servant

Peter Amiel

To The Honorable B: Franklin Esqr: