From — Regnier
ALS: American Philosophical Society
<Vannes in Brittany, January 27, 1778, in French: Two unmarried
men, between thirty and forty, one a judge and lawyer
and the other a merchant, both of good reputation, have in
mind joining your compatriots to find the simple, peaceful life.
They appeal to you, as to a good father, for aid and counsel in
their passage and settlement in a country where they hope for
happiness. They have heard much about the Quakers of Pennsylvania,
and would like to be in their company; could they
find a home in that heaven-blessed region? They can get together
60,000 to 80,000 l.t.; how do they take that sum with
them and put it to good use? If foreigners flocking to Pennsylvania
make prices there prohibitive, where else should they
go? Are French immigrants congregating in any one place,
and if so does it compare well with others in its way of life and
government? They would like to learn English while continuing
to speak French. Their complete ignorance will excuse
these questions. Your gifts and wisdom are their capital as
well as yours, and they await your help.>
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