Stephen Sayre to Benjamin Franklin, October 10, 1779

Valenciens 10th octor. 1779 2

Sir

From what I heard in Paris the day I came away, there seem’d a probability that the Captain who commands the Alliance Frigate would be dismiss’d. If that Event should take place, I should think myself happy to succeed him in the command of her.

I hope your Excellency can have no sort of apprehensions that I should in any shape, or under any circumstances, disgrace the American Flagg.

I am with great respect, your Excelcys. most obedt. & respectful Servt.

Stephen Sayre