American Commissioners to Peter Amiel, June 23, 1778

Passi near Paris June 23 1778

The foregoing is a true Copy of original Instructions from Congress 4 to Commanders of private Ships or Vessels of War, having Commissions or Letters of Marque and Reprisal, which you are strictly enjoyned and required to observe.

B Franklin Arthur Lee John Adams

To Peter Amiel Commander of private Sloop of War, the Alliance