From — Meschinet de Richemond fils
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Rochell, August 23d. 1778
Sir,

In expectation of Your honored answer to my last, I have the honour to inform You that the Privateer of Boston named General Mifling, MacKnill Master has taken and Sent into this harbour the Ship the hunter of two hundred tuns loaded with 19 hogsheads Sugar and 5 tuns of Steels, going from Yarmouth to Archangel with a Crew of 11 Men. The Leftenant told us that it is their 11 Prize.

As the Post Sets off I have but the Time to subscribe myself respectfully Sir, Your most humble and most obedient Servant

Meschinet De Richemond fils

Addressed: A Monsieur Monsieur Le Docteur / Franklin / A Passy près / Paris
Endorsed: Meschinet de Richmond fils Rochelle Augt 23. 78
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