From the Chevalier Du Bouchet
ALS: American Philosophical Society
auxerre. 4. janvier. [1779]
Sir,

Please your excellency, To accept, in The Beginning of the year, my ardent Wishes,—for his happyness and prosperity.

I Would Think myself Very fortunate if I Was so much favour’d By opportunity, as to manifest and express to you, my Gratitude and respectfull attachment.

I am With respect. your excellency’s most humble, and most obedient servant.

Le chevalier DuBouchet
Major D’infanterie a auxerre.
p.s. If you have heard—from General Conway, I Beseech your excellency, To send me—every news about him.
Notation: Le Chr. Dubouchet Auxerre le 4. jr. 1779.
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