From — Le Roy
ALS: American Philosophical Society
<Cherbourg, April 15, 1778, in French: If a brave man ever met
misfortune he is John Burnell, imprisoned in Plymouth. He
has tried to send letters to France, and has finally succeeded in
getting the enclosed to me. I have asked M. Dulongprey to
fulfil the request in it; he tells me that he has sent all the remaining
proceeds from the prize Good Intent to you or M. Carmichael.
I demanded the receipt and, with the agreement of
the chief royal officer here, M. de Mourier, have decided to
write you to determine the truth. (I doubt M. Dulongprey’s
word because of his past conduct in the affair.) Poor Burnell
needs the money due him and should have it; I therefore beg
to know whether it is in Paris or still in Cherbourg. If M. Dulongprey
still has it I shall write for Burnell’s power of attorney
to get at it. I say nothing about whatever might prevent my
letter from getting through. Your judgment will govern my
conduct.>
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