John Ross to the American Commissioners
ALS: Harvard University Library; three copies, National Archives
<Nantes, August 18, 1778: I wrote on July 16th and 23rd respecting
public business and have received no reply. Mr. Delavile
has applied to me once more with bills of Mr. Ceronio
on the public account. I need an answer for him. Likewise I
require the funds owed Willing, Morris & Co. from the public
account to terminate their private accounts. French authorities
here have sold Mr. Thomas Morris’ private effects. As representative
of Mr. Robert Morris I herewith notify Mr. William
Lee, commercial agent, through the commissioners in whose
name he claims to exercise his unprecedented and extravagant
authority, irrespective of the reputation and credit of Willing,
Morris & Co.>
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