William Millener to Benjamin Franklin, December 27, 1777

The 27 Decmr 1777

Sir

I think it proper to a quant you of my Bad Misfortune. I sailed from Virginea in a sloop Called the adventure to Martineco and on my passage holm was taken by a frigate Called the Boreas Commanded By Charles Thompson. 3 He did not give me time to get aney of My Clothes out of the sloop and was brought to England in plymouth and Was put on board of a guarde ship for about a Month. Then the admiral gave orders to Discharge Me and my Boy. I was put on shoer. I had but Very little Money With Me. I Met With a Gentle Man that gave me 2 guineas to pay My passage to france. I am now in Granwelle and has agread to go to amarica with Mr. Deslandes. 4 He gives me 12 guines and my boys Passage. It is not enuft to suplye Me with Clothes the Marchant Will suplye me with more if I Can get orders from you. Your Humble Servant

William Millener

Sir I do Exspect that we shall sail for aMarica within A bout 10 or 12 Days

Mr. Franklen / Doctor Franklen