[September 22, 1778] We have, as you know, made Overtures to the Grand Pensionary. 2 We took that to be the regular Course of Proceeding. We expect an Answer. If…
Passi Sepr. 22d. 1778 We have the honor of enclosing to your Excellency a Letter to us from the Honble. Ralph Izard Esqr. Commissioner of Congress to the Grand Duke.…
Passy Septr. 22. 1778. Sir, This will be delivered to you by Mr. Jonathan Loring Austin, who was sent the last Year express to France with the News of the…
Passi September 22 1778 Mr. Jonathan Loring Austin who was dispatched the last year by your Honours with the glorious News of the Convention of Saratoga, 4 being about to…
[after September 21, 1778] Wherever it is in my Power, I should certainly pay the greatest Respect to the Recommendation of Madame de la Fayette, but it is absolutely impossible…
De paries ce 21 septambr 1778 Monsieur Comme il y a 7 jours que je suis malade et que je me propose de jour en jour de vous aller voir…
Brest Septr. 18th. 1778. Honored and dear Sir, The Fleet hath this day returned here, having been absent a Month and done nothing; for I call taking a small Tender…