The American Commissioners to Samuel Tucker
ALS: Harvard University Library; two copies: Massachusetts Historical
Society; copy: National Archives
<Passy, April 13, 1778: We received yours of the 1st and congratulate
you on your voyage. As soon as you are ready, and
if you can fully man your ship, we suggest that you cruise in
distant seas where the crew will have the chance of ample profits
and of best serving their country. But we leave the route of
your return entirely to you; send to America as many prizes
and British prisoners as possible. We recommend Mr. Livingston,
if you find no objection, as your first officer.>
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