To Joseph Reed
Copy: Library of Congress
Passy, March 19. 1780.
Sir,

The Chevalier D’Oyré Captain in the Royal Corps of Engineers, being about to embark with The Troops for America, and as possibly the Operations of War may lead or Permit him to visit Philadelphia, I beg leave to recommend him to your Excellency’s Civilities as a Gentleman of Excellent Character in this Country, and a friend of our Cause. With the highest Esteem and Respect, I have the honour to be, Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble servant.

His Excelly. Joseph Reed Esq. President of the state of Penn.
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