Dumas to the American Commissioners
ALS: American Philosophical Society; AL (draft): Algemeen Rijksarchief
<The Hague, July 24, 1778, in French: It is reported that
France has declared war on England, causing the British
stocks to decline in Amsterdam. It is also reported the British
have released the Dutch ships they captured. Thank you for
forwarding me the packet from the committee of secret correspondence.
I will continue to do all I can to add to our friends
and weaken the enemy. On Monday I may perhaps deliver the
treaty to the Grand Pensionary; I will also send it to Amsterdam.
Two copies are being made; on French instructions
articles 11 and 12 will be eliminated.>
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