Please, my dear Master, transmit these three little letters, by as many different opportunities, to Mr. d'Arcel in Boston, so that at least one will definitely arrive. This is all the more desirable since he has said that he has not received any letters from his brother, who has written him nine since he has been in America.

I also reiterate to you, and to Monsieur Lee, my request to have a dozen gold Louis sent to the son of Madame de Foucherolles, M. Brisson's brother-in-law, who was taken on the ship le d'Argentré, held prisoner in Oak-hampton in Devonshire, 30 miles from Plimouth, and who has taken the name de La Mote Du Pin. And please send five gold Louis to his companion in captivity, my great-nephew, named Dubourg de la Blanchardiere in the same town, who might have need of the money, although he should have received some from the correspondent of a merchant from Nantes. Mme. de Foucherolles and I are ready to consign this sum in advance, as of today, as well as whatever presumable costs to be incurred by this transaction. It is only fitting to take care of such unavoidable extras postage, commissions, etc.

As for the rate of exchange, I still count on your help, with the shortest possible delay. Both young men are sub-Lieutenants of the first Infantry regiment of the new Georgia in the continental army. I have the honor to be, with a tender and inviolable attachment, Monsieur and dear friend, Your very humble and obedient servant