The American Commissioners to Schweighauser
AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; two copies: National
Archives
<Passy, June 6, 1778: We have directed Captain Whipple to apply
to you for himself and his prize; please furnish the Providence
with whatever she needs, but exercise the frugality that
our distressed circumstances require. You ask how you should
act toward the customs. In general our warships must comply
with the law; we will try to get the King’s more explicit instructions.>
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