Silas Deane to Benjamin Franklin, December 19, 1777

Passy 19th Decr. 1777

Dear Sir

I this instant received the inclosed, and as I do not fully Understand the meaning of it I judged it Necessary to go immediately and see Mr. Gerard. I will be back by about Eight o’Clock. I think that it is designed that Our Letter should be sent by the Minister’s Messenger, it is perhaps the most proper. If so it must be Compleated this Evening, as well as the Letter of Credit. 7 I am with the utmost Respect Dear Sir Your most Obedient and Very humble Servant

Silas Deane