Jonathan Loring Austin to the American
Commissioners
ALS: American Philosophical Society
<Passy, September 19, 1778: On Tuesday [September 22] I will
leave for Holland and then for America. I would appreciate
letters of recommendation to Congress, the Massachusetts
Council and other assemblies or individuals. Had I the money
myself or had I not exceeded the credit with Pliarne, Penet &
Cie. given me by the Board of War in Boston, I would not ask
compensation for my time and expenses. I will be answerable
to you or to Congress for any sum you advance me. P.S.:
Please recommend our commercial house whose address I
leave. I expect soon to report in French to the public about
my activities, despite my lack of time here for study.>
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