Philip Balliau to Benjamin Franklin, August 24, 1780

From Dunkerque Prisone Agust the 24 1780

Sir

As I ade the Misfortune to Be Taken By Amerequin Priviteer 3 In Sconneur Belonging to Jersey Caled the May Flower Bound to Newcastle I was Brought to Dunkerque Presone. There I Was Told By the Commesary of Dunkerque to Right to your honneur. I hope you Be So good to Right to the Comesaire of Dunkerque that Wee May Be Exchange In the first oportunite.

I Ramain your Most Humble Servant

Philip Balliau