James, Jr Laurens to American Commissioners, November 12, 1778

Le Vigan 5 12th Novemr: 1778.

Messieurs

I return you my sincere thanks for the Pass that you were so obliging as to send me, under cover of a Letter of 23d. Ulto: from Doctr. Franklin. 6 And I am exceedingly mortified at finding myself under the necessity of troubling you again upon this occasion, but the Commandant of this place, informs me, that a Pass from Government is indispensably necessary.

I must therefore entreat the favour of you to procure me such a one, & as I may probably remove from hence about the 10th of next Month, I shall esteem it a great favour, if you will forward me the Pass, as soon as Possible, Letting me know the expence that attends it. I am with great Respect Gentlemen Your most Obedient humble Servant

Jas: Laurens. / JR