Sartine to the American Commissioners
Two copies: Library of Congress
<Marly, June 3, 1778, in French: I have your letter of May 16
and must decline your request for a frigate to protect ships sent
to America by Basmarein & Raimbaux; His Majesty does not
wish for the moment to detach any for private purposes.>
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