The American Commissioners to Horneca, Fizeaux & Cie.
Copies: Massachusetts Historical Society, National Archives (two),
University of Virginia Library
<Passy, August 31, 1778, in French: We send by Mr. Whitall a
book of promissory notes and interest coupons, for 205,000
florins payable on January 1, 1788. You will fill in the blanks
in each with the number and date of delivery, likewise the
counterfoils, and keep an exact record. Sell the notes only for
cash, as soon as possible and with due prudence. We are allowing
you one percent to cover expenses. Correspond with
us or our successors to arrange the prompt remittance of
funds received.>
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