The American Commissioners to Schweighauser
ALS: Massachusetts Historical Society; two copies: National Archives
<Passy, October 27, 1778: We have received yours of September
27 and approve your handling of the Thérèse and her
cargo. We think you should sign the receipt to Mr. Williams,
through the words United States, and omit what follows. He
should discharge any demands against him and notify us, who
stand behind him, without the additional complication of involving
you. As to the Directeur des fermes, give him an account
of the tobacco delivered him; do not change the price which
is settled by contract but inform us of the going rate for tobacco
at the time this was delivered. Messrs. Bondfield and
Haywood have offered space for freighting; contract with
them to ship the American goods held by you and Williams if
you think their proposal reasonable.>
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