Moore & Co Williams to Benjamin Franklin, June 30, 1782

L’Orient 31st. June [ i.e. , on or after June 30] 1782

Sir

We do ourselves the honor to forward Sundry Papers respecting two Prizes brought in here by the Revolution Privateer, with which We beg you will do the needfull. 3

Permit us to inform that there are some Americans Confined in Jail, they experienced a long Confinement in England, escaped, & arrived in Brest, applied there for a Passage home, were sent here, fed on Bread & Water, & are refused their Liberty.

With great Respect We remain Sir Your most Obt humble Servants 4

Williams Moore & Co