William Temple Franklin to David Hartley, May 21, 1783

Paris May 21st 1783

Sir

The American Ministers have done me the honour to direct me to present you their
Compliments, and to desire to be informed, whether the Proposition you made them this
Evening, is such as you can agree to & subscribe without further Instructions or
Information from your Court?

I have the honour to be Sir, Your most obedient & most humble Servt

W T Franklin

His Excellency D Hartley Esqr