William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, July 17, 1783

Paris 17 Julliet 1783

My Dear Sir

In case our friend Williams 2 shoud not
provide for Some bills drawn by Mr Bache of Philadelphia will You not think it proper to
do it? They can hardly exceed 1000— If you think this proper—You shoud Write Williams to
address the holders to you— 3 My meaning
in this is that you woud probably Chuse to save Mr Bache the dishonor & loss which
is very Considerable on the return of Bills— I have written to Williams & am going
to set out for St Germains. 4 I beg my
respects to Your Son & am wt greatest Esteem Dear Sir Your most obt hble S

W Alexander

If You write to Williams desire him to tell You the precise
amount that You may know Exactly the Extent.