Dumas to the American Commissioners
ALS: American Philosophical Society; AL (draft): Algemeen Rijksarchief
<Amsterdam, April 23, 1778, in French: I received your letter
of the 10th on the 21st and forwarded it with its enclosures to
the Grand Facteur. He promises, once I present the letter, to
back me with his influence. I came here and found our friend
[van Berckel] ready to help; he agreed with the Facteur that
the letter is perfect and the time is ripe, and advised me what I
should add verbally. I return the letter; do not change a word,
but sign and seal it and send it back. As for your letter to me,
I will put it to good use. When Holland’s delegation left the
Stadholder he was annoyed with them for not increasing the
army; they will meet at The Hague on May 6, and it would be
helpful if I had the letter to present as soon as possible in the
session.>
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