Nantes 23 Decem 1777
[Extract]
Dear Sir
...Hodge Set out on Sunday, very unwell Poor fellow! So heavy coud not write You from hence, he intends it however so soon as he gets to Bourdeaux—At same time, he drew on you in my favour for £3000 Tournois @ 15 d/d. which is in consequence of the Credit he had from Mr Morris (or Committee of Congress) on You. The bill is forwarded today to Gerardot Haller & Co. & doubt not it will prove good.—
The Ship La Brune arrived here last friday from L'orient & look for Green soon when you may depend on the Utmost to get forward for his departure—You may expect to hear from me by Capt: Jones—time only Permit me to Add at present, that I am [&c.]
Jno. Ross
L, CtHi, Silas Deane Papers. Addressed at foot: “The Honble. Siles Deane Esqr.” The portion not printed here concerns an intended meeting with Simeon Deane to discuss a proposed business deal.
