From John Risdel
ALS: American Philosophical Society
<St. Malo, February 19, 1778: I served on the Reprisal for twenty
months and was then in hospital for three. I am not yet able
to do hard work, and lack clothes and cash; wages and prize
money are due me. Please send me either money or a draft on
a St. Malo merchant; I am in great need of help.>
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