William Bingham to the American Commissioners
ALS: American Philosophical Society
<St. Pierre, Martinique, June 16, 1778: The General has been
informed of the Franco-American treaty of alliance and commerce.
If it changes the political or commercial system or relations
with foreign powers, or binds the contracting parties to
act in concert, I should know its terms so that in my small way
I can co-operate as the American agent in the West Indies.>
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