From — Laistre
ALS: American Philosophical Society
<Paris, July 29, 1777, in French: Mr. Deane, I have heard, is
making purchases for the former British colonies, and I have
just offered him the iron kitchenware, tinned inside and out,
that the French colonies import in vast quantities. I make you
the same offer, with the intent of doing good to your compatriots
and promoting the welfare of humanity; for every one
knows the danger of copper.>
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