Samuel Cooper Johonnot to Benjamin Franklin, August 27, 1783

Nantes 27 Aug 1783. 5 o Cl. A. M.

Respected Sir

I now acknowledge my Fault with Sorrow. However ’twill be a Lesson for Me & I have
already profited of it.— I am going this Minute in a Barge to Paimbceuf thence to St
Nazair, where the Vessel lies. We are now retarded by contrary Wind. The first fair Wind
We weigh. 1 Forgive the Shortness of my
Letter as Time hinders Me from lengthening it. Be persuaded, Worthy Sir, that I am, with
the highest Sense of Gratitude & Esteem Your repenting obliged humble Servant.

Sam’l Cooper Johonnot

P.S. Your kind Favour of 19
Inst. came to hand. My Compliments if You please to your Grandsons