Samuel Tucker to the American Commissioners
ALS: Massachusetts Historical Society
<Bordeaux, April 22, 1778: My ship has been careened, but I
must take out and repair the mainmast. Capt. Palmes has been
long away, and I am anxious to know my destination. I shall
be ready as soon as possible, but the holidays have delayed me;
although I tried to get permission to keep on working, the authorities
denied it. I await your orders about cargo, and about
what advances I may offer in enrolling seamen.>
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