The American Commissioners to Jonathan Williams, Jr.
AL (draft): Library of Congress, Massachusetts Historical Society; four
copies and two transcripts: National Archives
<Passy, May 25, 1778: Your letter of the 18th informs us of a
dispute with Mr. Schweighauser about the Ranger’s prizes, with
which you think you are charged until your orders are revoked.
Congress authorized Mr. William Lee, and he in turn
Mr. Schweighauser, to superintend commercial affairs,
whereas your authority derives only from us. We therefore revoke
all the powers that we have hitherto given you, so that
maritime and commercial management within Mr. Schweighauser’s
district may rest solely with him. We do this with no
prejudice to you, whom we respect and esteem, but solely to
prevent conflicts of interest and delays. We repeat our request
that you give us your accounts as soon as possible.>
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