From François Baudin
als: American Philosophical Society
<St. Martin, Isle de Ré, March 21, 1777, in French: This island
is well situated for importing from America, and exporting
more cheaply than from Nantes or Bordeaux. Captain William
Moore of the Dauphin left here on the 19th carrying salt furnished
by my friends the Delaps, and with notes on the island’s
advantages for your commerce. He prefers our brandy
to that of Bordeaux; it is as strong as cognac and is free of
export duty. French manufactures may also be exported cheaply
from here. MM. Sellonf & Cie., who forward this letter, will
vouch for me, and I am known in Nantes, Bordeaux, and La
Rochelle; I ask only the usual two percent commission.>
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