James Moylan to the American Commissioners
ALS: American Philosophical Society
<Lorient, July 8, 1778: Two of Capt. Tucker’s prizes arrived
here on the 6th. I passed them through customs as from Portsmouth,
New England. I have not had time to hear from Mr.
Schweighauser, but have written to ask whether his authority
extends to this port. If so I shall deliver them to his order
unless you meanwhile instruct me differently.
Friction between Capt. Tucker and the Frenchmen in his
crew has come before the admiralty court, but I hope will
soon be settled.>
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