American Commissioners to Jonathan Jr Williams, January 10, 1778

Passy Jany. 10. 1778

Sir

We desire you would advance to Capt. Paul Jones, of the Ranger, five hundred Louidores, for which your draught upon us will be paid. 2 We are Sir Your most Obedient Servants (Signed)

B. Franklin Silas Deane Arthur Lee

Jonathan Williams Esqr. Nantes (A True Copy taken at L’Orient in August 1780 by Tho: Hutchins ) 3