Vergennes to the American Commissioners
L (draft):Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères; copies:
MassachusettsHistorical Society, Library of Congress, National
Archives
<Versailles, January 9, 1779, in French: I have communicated
to M. de Sartine your request for an escort for the convoy
bound to the United States. He replies that although an escort
cannot be provided for the entire voyage, the ships will be
convoyed to where they will be safe from enemy privateers.
Please indicate the ports in which the departing ships can be
found so he can give the necessary orders.>
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