[dateline] Boston 31st Decr. 1778
I have inclos'd two hundred & thirty six Dollars. The amount of the bills was £100. 16. The Cask of Wine gaug'd 30 Gallons. Deducting the £30 you desir'd leaves the sum inclos'd. I shou'd have sent it before, but have not had any oppertunity till the present. Mr. S. Bradford has sent you a Billet
1 by Mr. Gannet. He sails next Sunday for France in the Alliance, if you have any letters to send to Mr. Adams he will take the charge of them. If I had know
[n] that you wou'd have dispos'd of the £100 bill for paper I shou'd have likt to have had it.
2
[salute] We have nothing new here. I remain your affectionate Couzin,
[signed] Wm. Smith