James Moylan to American Commissioners, May 1, 1778

L’Orient pmo May 1778

Honorable Gentlemen

The restriction Captain Jones has laid the Intendent of Brest under, respecting the prize he sent in there, 7 gives the Admiralty a power over her that will cause infinite delay and very heavy expences on this and every future occasion, if the president [precedent] be admited. I take the liberty of mentioning this matter to you, as I think you may adopt a different plan more for the public good. I have the honor to be respectfully Honorable Gentlemen Your most obedient humble Servant

James Moylan