The American Commissioners to Vergennes
LS and copy: Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères;AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; two copies: National Archives
Passy Decr 7 1778
Sir

We have the Honour to inclose to your Excellency a Memorial of very great Importance to the United States, to which We beg your Excellency’s Attention and a favourable Answer.

We have the Honour to be with very great Respect Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servants

B Franklin
Arthur Lee
John Adams
His Excellency the Count de Vergennes
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