The American Commissioners to [Gérard]
ALS: Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères; ALS (draft) or copy: University of Virginia Library
Paris, Janvier 30th [i.e. 27]: 1778
Sir,

We have concluded to make no farther Propositons for the present Treaty. We only wish the Word Sovereignty may be inserted in the two Places propos’d, if not thought absolutely improper. We have the Honour to be with the greatest Esteem, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servants

B Franklin
Silas Deane
Arthur Lee
We send herewith the Translations for your Inspection and Correction.
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