Benjamin Franklin to Jacques Leveux, November 26, 1778

Passy, Nov. 26. 1778

Sir,

An English armed Cutter has lately been off Dieppe, and pretending to be an American, has cheated our Friend there out of some Refreshments, &c. 2 and having got the Names of our Friends in other Ports, he may play the same Game all along the Coast. I send you this Notice that you may be upon your Guard—

I requested you some time since to receive & forward to me Mr Collas’s things. 3 If you meet with any Difficulty in obtaining them, please to let me know.

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

B Franklin

Mr Leveux