From Robert R. Livingston (unpublished)
Philadelphia 3d. december 1782.
Sir

I have just now received the Certificate required by Mr. Vallier the Vessel which carried my other Dispatches having been detained I embrace the Opportunity to forward them. Nothing new since my last except that by a Gentleman who left CharlesTown the 4th. Ultimo we learn that the british had dismounted their Cannon and were certainly on the Point of leaving it. The French Troops embark next Monday, their fleet will sail in a few days. I am Sir, with great respect and Esteem your most obedient humble Servant.

R R Livingston

The honorable Benjamin Franklin Esqr.
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