The American Commissioners to Sartine
AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; two copies: National Archives
<Passy, June 23, 1778: Mr. Joy Castle of Philadelphia informs
us that his bark Jane, William Castle master, and her cargo have
been seized at Bordeaux on the King’s order as British property.
He is an American citizen, abroad because of sickness in
the family, and now wants to return home, where he has an
estate. His ship was loaded with provisions in Ireland and put
in at Bordeaux to reload for the United States. He has taken
the oath of allegiance. We believe his statement and ask to have
his property restored and his vessel cleared.>
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