St. Ildefonce 1 Octr. 1781
The present will be delivered to you by Major David Franks of
whose character & motives for coming to Europe you are
undoubtedly already apprised. I am happy in introducing him to
your personal acquaintance as I am certain I shall do you a
pleasure, being a very agreeable companion & will be more So to
you as he can give you a particular account of your friends &
connections in America, with whom it Seems he was upon an intimate
footing—Any civilities shewn to him I shall add to the numerous
list of favors already confered by you on yr.
much obliged & obedt. friend & servant
pray give my affectionate respects to the Doctor who is I hope in
good health & mention that being the other day at Segovia I was
agreeably Surprised by the sight of a Conductor upon the powder
magazine of the Military School. It was erected a few days since
by the permission of the Governor Mr Le Compte de Lacy at the
desire of one of his officers—The Clergy were of consequence
Somewhat offended, as it was retiring from the Confidence they put
in their patrons & Saints—I believe it to be one of the first in
Spain, the spot very subject to thunder Storms, being at the Mouth
of a horseshoe of hills—