From Joshua Barney (unpublished)
L Orient Decr. 9th 1782
Sir,

I received Yours by Express and have to thank You for Your Early advice in respect to Saving any Insurance on My own Adventure. We had a rumour of the kind the day before I received Yours by Way of Nantz, but coming from You has cleared every Doubt.

The Vessells that are at this place are the Ships Revolution, Capt. Webb, Buccaneer Capt. Priarson, Cicero, Will, America Caldwell, St. James, Cain, Washington, Josiah, Queen of France, Deal, but when they Sail is Very uncertain on Account of Late change of Affairs, but not untill the Middle of January at all events. Capt. Barry Left this place Yesterday On a Cruise. My ship is ready at a Moments Warning and hope not to Wait Long for Your Orders.

I sincerly Congratulate You on the Conclusion of all which must tirminate so much in favor of our Country, and assure You (Nothing can be of greater)? Satisfaction than Carrying News of Freedom to an Opress’d Country. Wishing you health and happiness I am Sir Your Most Obedient And Very Humble Servant

Joshua Barney

My Compliments to Mr. W T. Franklin
Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur Franklin / Ministre Pleinepotentiaire / des Etats Unis de L’Amerique a la Cour de France / A Passy Pres Paris.
Endorsed: Barney Mr. Joshua L’Orient Decr. 9 1782
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