From the Comtesse Conway
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Chez mde. méliand a ville d’avré par Seve [early August?, 1777]
Dear Sir

I am imformed that our friends have had battle against the foes, and they lost Six hundred men. And that General Wash-ington is a litle wounded. Is it true Sir? Let me Know and what is datte of the battle; for that I Should Calculation, if my husband and brother, arrived at time for to aid our friends. I pray you. Remember you my dear Sir, promised to give my all Knew [news] good, or ill. If you chuse to Speak Sooner that to write, let me Know. I will go See you with pleasure, if I could Speak english I will go veri often, but I Cannot, and I will not exempt your time, wich is more valuable than mine.

My best compliment to mr. Deane, and believe both one of our best Country woomn.

D B wif Conway

Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur franklin / a passy / maison de mr de chaumont
Endorsed: Countess Conway
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