Dumas to the American Commissioners
AL: American Philosophical Society
<The Hague, June 9, 1778, in French: The enclosed will show
that war in Germany may be expected any day. An anti-British
pamphlet has recently appeared, dedicated to Mr. Franklin; it
is badly done but has attracted many important readers. I and
the Grand Facteur and the Grand Pensionary are all waiting
for what I requested; do not be too long about sending it.
What has been done already has strengthened our friends and
discouraged our enemies; the latter, a few months ago, would
not have allowed me to act with impunity. Let us continue as
we have begun, and all will be well; Britain is losing its grip on
the Netherlands.>
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