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Papers of John Adams, Volume 6

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The Foreign Affairs Committee to the Commissioners -

[1778-03-24]
FC (PCC, No. 79, I). This is ...

The Commissioners' Accounts with Ferdinand Grand -

30 March – 30 June 1778
[view document]

To the President of the Congress -

Bourdeaux April 1. 1778
I have the Honour to inform ...

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From Brouquen -

Bordeaux Le 3er. Avril 1778
Vous avés bien voulu me faire ...

Brouquen to John Adams: A Translation -

Bordeaux 3 April 1778
You were kind enough to let me ...

Louis Sonies, père et fils, to Gaillard Malibran & Cie. -

[1778-04-04]
RC (Adams Papers). A response to a ...

From John Bondfield -

Bordeaux 6 April 1778
Tho I write by this Post to the ...

From Silas Deane -

Aix April 8th: 1778
It is now two Years since I left ...

From Peter McIntosh -

Bordeaux 9th. Aprile 1778
You may recolect when Onboard the ...

Household Accounts of Benjamin Franklin and John Adams at Passy -

9 April – 24 August 1778
“Passi September 27 1778 The above ...

The Commissioners to C. W. F. Dumas -

[1778-04-10]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

From William Vernon Jr. -

Bourdeaux April 10th 1778
After having consulted Persons who ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 10th Apl 1778
Upon Mature deliberation and the ...

Benjamin Franklin and Arthur Lee to Vergennes -

Passy, April 10. 1778
We have the Honour to acquaint ...

Samuel Tucker to the Commissioners -

On Board Ship Boston, Burdeux April. 11th. 1778
These may serve to inform your ...

Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to J. P. Mercklé -

[1778-04-13]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to John Ross -

[1778-04-13]
printedJA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Samuel Tucker -

Passi, near Paris April 13. 1778
We duely received your Letter, ...

The Commissioners to Jonathan Williams -

[1778-04-13]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

Francis Coffyn to the Commissioners -

Dunkirk 13th. April 1778
Craving your referrence to the ...

From J. C. Champagne -

Blaye 14 April 1778
Beg leave to Congratulate you on ...

Stephen d'Audibert Caille to the Commissioners -

[1778-04-14]
RC (PPAmP: Franklin Papers). This ...

John Bondfield to Benjamin Franklin and Arthur Lee -

[1778-04-14]
RC (PPAmP: Franklin Papers). ...

The Commissioners to John Bondfield -

Passi near Paris Ap. 15. 1778
We had this Moment the Pleasure of ...

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Vergennes to the Commissioners -

Versailles Le 15. avril 1778
J ai lhonneur de vous renvoyér ...

The Comte de Vergennes to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Versailles, 15 April 1778
I have the honor to return to you ...

Simeon Deane to the Commissioners -

Casco Bay Falmouth 16 Apl 1778
I have the Pleasure to inform you ...

The Foreign Affairs Committee to the Commissioners -

York Town April 16th. 1778
This, with my affectionate wishes ...

Joseph Belton to the Commissioners -

Passy April 17th. 1778
Being unforunately, on a Voyge ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 18 Apl 1778
Yesterday Monsr. Le Comte de Fumel ...

Jonathan Williams to the Commissioners -

Nantes 18 April 1778
Your Excellencies favour of the 13 ...

The Commissioners to Gustavus Conyngham -

Passi April 19. 1778
We have received a Complaint from ...

First Joint Commission at Paris to Hodge, John William -

Passi April 19. 1778
We find by our Bankers Account ...

The Commissioners to Vergennes -

Passy, April 19th 1778
By sundry Letters from Merchants ...

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Vergennes to the Commissioners -

a Versailles le 20 Avril 1778
J'ai recû, Messieurs, la Lettre ...

The Comte de Vergennes to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Versailles 20 April 1778
I received, gentlemen, the letter ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 21 Apl 1778
Yesterdays post brought us advice ...

Ebenezer Smith Platt to the Commissioners -

Paris 21st. April 1778
To the Honorable Commissioners of ...

From Samuel Tucker -

Bourdeiux April 22d 1778
These with my respects to your ...

Samuel Tucker to the Commissioners -

Bourdieux April 22d. 1778
These from your Humble Servent, ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

Amsterdam 23e. Avril 1778
L'honorée vôtre du ioe de ce mois ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Amsterdam, 23 April 1778
Your letter of the 10th of this ...

To the President of the Congress -

Passi April 25. 1778
Having had so short Notice of this ...

From William MacCreery -

Bordeaux 25 April 78
I had the pleasure lately to hear ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 25th Apl 1778
The Mainmast of the Boston was ...

Samuel Tucker to the Commissioners -

Bourdeuex April. 25. 1778
I am sorry to Inform your Honours ...

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From Fleury -

a St. hipolitte ce 26 avril 1778
Les nouvelles publiques nous ont ...

Fleury to John Adams: A Translation -

St. Hippolyte, 26 April 1778
We have been informed by public ...

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Sartine to the Commissioners -

Versailles Le 26 Avril 1778
J'ai reçu, Messieurs la Lettre que ...

Sartine to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Versailles, 26 April 1778
I have received, gentlemen, the ...

From J. P. Mercklé -

Amsterdam 27th April 1778
I have the honor to note yours and ...

James Moylan to the Commissioners -

L'Orient 27th. April 1778
I have only time to inform you ...

The Commissioners to Pieter van Bleiswyck -

Paris, 28th. April 1778
We have the Honour of acquainting ...

From John Bondfield -

Bordeaux 28 Apl 1778
I am honord with your favor of the ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 28 April 1778
Messrs. Palmes Livingston and ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 28 Avril 1778
J'espere que vous avez reçu la ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 28 April 1778
I hope that you have received my ...

Jonathan Williams to the Commissioners -

Nantes April 28. 1778
My last to your Excellencies was ...

To Samuel Tucker -

Passi. 29th. April 1778
I this Moment had the Pleasure of ...

From James Lovell -

Apr 29th. 1778. York Town
I promise myself much from the ...

Samuel Tucker to the Commissioners -

Bourdeaux April 29th. 1778
I received yours of the 15th ...

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Vergennes to the Commissioners -

A Versailles le 29. Avril 1778
J'ai communiqué à M. de Sartine, ...

The Comte de Vergennes to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Versailles, 29 April 1778
I have submitted to M. de Sartine ...

The Foreign Affairs Committee to the Commissioners -

York Town Apr. 30. 1778
By the Gazettes which accompany ...

From J. C. Champagne -

Blaye 2d: May 1778
I had the honnor to Congratulate ...

From Jonathan G. Frazer -

Bourdeaux, May 2d. 1778
I understand there is some ...

From John Guy Gantier -

Barcelona 2nd May 1778
The principles of Liberty which I ...

The Commissioners to Bersolle -

[1778-05-03]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to James Moylan -

[1778-05-03]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to John Ross -

[1778-05-03]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

James Moylan to the Commissioners -

L'Orient 4th May 1778
This morning arrived here the ...

Vergennes to the Commissioners -

[1778-05-04]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

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From Adam -

Char lieu par Rôanne route de moulins 5 may 1778
Je vous prie de me permmettre De ...

Adam to John Adams: A Translation -

Charlieu, near Roanne, road of Moulins, 5 May 1778
Please allow me to tell you how ...

Nathaniel Dowse to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 5th May 1778
On the 14th April 1777 I sailed ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

Lahaie 5e. May 1778
J'ai l'honneur de vous envoyer ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 5 May 1778
I have the honor to send you ...

From Sarsfield -

rue pot de fer May the 7th 1778
The Bearer is a Surgeon whom I ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 7e. May 1778
Après avoir dépêché ma derniere ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 7 May 1778
After sending you my last letter ...

From William Hyslop -

London May 8th 1778
Mr. Hyslop presents his ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 8 May 1778
Since I had the honor to write you ...

William Lee to the Commissioners -

[1778-05-08]
printed:William Lee, Letters, ...

Thomas Simpson to the Commissioners -

Brest May 8th 1778
Its extremely disagreeable to me, ...

From Samuel Tucker -

Bourdeaux May 9th. 1778
These with my Regards to your ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

Ranger Brest 9th May 1778
I have the honor to acquaint you ...

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From Senés -

a la Seyne prés Toulon le 10. may 1778
J'ay L'honneur de vous informer ...

Senés to John Adams: A Translation -

Seyne near Toulon 10 May 1778
I have the honor to inform you ...

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From Lataque -

ce 11 may 1778
Une famille honete, se sert de mon ...

Lataque to John Adams: A Translation -

11 May 1778
A respected family has requested ...

Jonathan Williams to the Commissioners -

Brest May 11. 1778
Your Excellencies are before this ...

To William Vernon Jr. -

[1778-05-12]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 12 May 1778
Yesterday came into this Port the ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

Lahaie 12e May 1778
Je ne vous parlerai de mes ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 12 May 1778
I will not refer to my dealings ...

From Richard Henry Lee -

York in Pennsylva. 13th May 1778
Our public letter does not leave ...

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Vergennes to the Commissioners -

Versailles le 13. May 1778
Les fermiers-generaux viennent de ...

The Comte de Vergennes to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Versailles 13 May 1778
The Farmers General have just ...

To William MacCreery -

[1778-05-14]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Sartine -

[1778-05-14]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

From William Heath -

Head Quarters Boston May 14th. 1778
The French Frigate Nimphe ...

The Foreign Affairs Committee to the Commissioners -

No. 7 York Town May 14th: 1778
Our Affairs have now a universally ...

From James Lovell -

15 May 1778
I find it impossible to write to ...

Vergennes to the Commissioners -

[1778-05-15]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Sartine -

Passy 16 May 1778
Messrs. Basmarine, Raimbeaux and ...

The Commissioners to Vergennes -

Passy May 16. 1778
We had this Morning the Honour of ...

From James Lovell -

May 16th. 1778
As I hinted to you in my letter of ...

From William Vernon Jr. -

Bordeaux May 16th 1778
I had the honour of writing you a ...

The Commerce Committee to the Commissioners -

York in Pennsylvania May 16. 1778
This will be accompanied with a ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

Brest 16th May 1778
As there is an appearance that the ...

The Commissioners to Ferdinand Grand -

Passi May 17th. 1778
It is our desire that you accept ...

Arthur Lee to Benjamin Franklin and John Adams -

Challiet May 17th 1778
Being too much indisposd to come ...

Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to American State Officials -

[1778-05-18]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

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From Alagnac -

A Clermont ferrant en auvergne le 18 May 1778
Le Docteur Franklin, Monsieur, a ...

Alagnac to John Adams: A Translation -

Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, 18 May 1778
Dr. Franklin, sir, to whom I had ...

From Dupont de Lens -

Calais 18 May 1778
Under the auspices of my friend Mr. ...

Christian Stenger and William Straughan to the Commissioners -

Onboard the Ranger Continentel Ship of War at Brest. 18 May 1778
The Humble Petition of Christian ...

Jonathan Williams to the Commissioners -

Brest May 18. 1778
My last informed your Excellencies ...

From Henry Laurens -

York Town 19th. May 1778
Will you permit me to congratulate ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 19e May 1778
Ma derniere, en forme de Journal, ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 19 May 1778
My last, in the form of a diary, ...

To Fleury -

[1778-05-20]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

From William Vernon Sr. -

Boston May 20th. 1778
The preceeding is Copy of my last, ...

To Samuel Adams -

[1778-05-21]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to the Massachusetts General Court -

[1778-05-22]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 22 May 1778
Les Etats d'Hollande se sont ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 22 May 1778
The Dutch States General ended ...

To the Commerce Committee -

[1778-05-24]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to John Bondfield -

[1778-05-25]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to John Paul Jones -

[1778-05-25]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to J. D. Schweighauser -

[1778-05-25]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Jonathan Williams -

[1778-05-25]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

Thomas Simpson to the Commissioners -

Pontaniou, Goal, in the Port of Brest May 25th. 1778
I addressed you on the 8th. of ...

From William Vernon Sr. -

Boston May 26th. 1778
The Two foregoing Letters are ...

From Samuel Tucker -

Blaye May the 27 1778
I am ready for Sea and waiting for ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

Brest May 27th 1778
I have now to fulfil the promise ...

The Commerce Committee to the Commissioners -

York in Pennsylvania May 28th. 1778
You will receive this by Thomas ...

William Bingham to the Commissioners -

St. Pierre M/que May 29th 1778
I have done myself the Honor of ...

Jonathan Trumbull to the Commissioners -

Hartford May 29th. 1778
This will be handed to you by Capt. ...

Elijah Hall and Others to the Commissioners -

Ranger 30th. May 1778
The Petition and Remonstrance of ...

From James Lovell -

May 1778
In aid to your scrutiny after the ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 2e. Juin 1778
J'ai l'honneur de vous confirmer ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 2 June 1778
I have the honor to confirm my ...

To John Bondfield -

[1778-06-03]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to John Paul Jones -

[1778-06-03]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Sartine -

[1778-06-03]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Thomas Simpson -

[1778-06-03]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

Elijah Hall to Benjamin Franklin and John Adams -

On board the Ship of War Ranger June 3rd. 1778
I request your Honours Favour in ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

Brest June 3d 1778
Your letter of the 25th Ultimo I ...

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Sartine to the Commissioners -

A Marli Le 3 Juin 1778
J'ai recû, Messieurs, La Lettre ...

Sartine to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Marly, 3 June 1778
I received the letter that you did ...

Ranger Crew Members to the Commissioners -

3 June 1778
To the honourable the ...

The Commissioners to John Bondfield -

[1778-06-04]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Lord North -

[1778-06-06]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to J. D. Schweighauser -

[1778-06-06]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Abraham Whipple -

[1778-06-06]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 6 June 1778
I am not favord with any of your ...

Sartine to the Commissioners -

[1778-06-06]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

From James Warren -

Boston N Engld. June 7th: 1778
We are yet in A State of ...

To Edmé Jacques Genet -

Passy, ante 8 June 1778
I do myself, the Honour to ...

From Edmé Jacques Genet -

Vlles. June 8t. 78
The News papers you So kindly ...

From James Lovell -

June 8th. 1778
I fear I omitted to send the ...

The Navy Board for the Eastern Department to the Commissioners -

Navy Board Eastern department Boston June 8th. 1778
Agreeable to the directions of the ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 9e. Juin 1778
Ma derniere étoit du 2 de ce mois. ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 9 June 1778
My last was dated the 2d of this ...

The Commissioners to John Paul Jones -

[1778-06-10]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to J. D. Schweighauser -

[1778-06-10]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

Marine Committee to the Commissioners -

York in Penna June 10th 1778
There is wanted for A fifty Six ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 11e. Juin 1778
Hier matin je reçus de Sir G——Gd. ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 11 June
Yesterday morning I received, from ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 13 June 1778
I took the liberty to draw on your ...

H. Archer to the Commissioners -

Paris June 14. 1778
I presume to trouble you with the ...

The Commissioners to Sartine -

[1778-06-15]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

From Stephen Sayre -

Copenhagen 15th June 1778
As my information is only from the ...

Abraham Whipple to the Commissioners -

On board Ship Providence Paimbeuf June 15t. 1778
Had the honour of Recieving your ...

The Commissioners to John Paul Jones -

[1778-06-16]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

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From Fleury -

a St. hipolitte ce 16 juin 1778
Je suis trop reconnoissant des ...

Fleury to John Adams: A Translation -

St. Hippolyte, 16 June 1778
I am too grateful for the aid you ...

William Bingham to the Commissioners -

St Pierre M/que June 16th 1778
It is a long time Since I have had ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 16 June 1778
I had the Honor to write you the ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

Lahaie 16e. Juin 1778
Le feuillet ci-joint a èté écrit à ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 16 June 1778
The enclosed sheet was written ...

From John Bradford -

Boston 17th. June 1778
After a tedious Suspension, our ...

Francis Coffyn to the Commissioners -

Dunkerque 18th. June 1778
I take the liberty to crave your ...

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Dubourg to the Commissioners -

Paris 18e. juin 1778
Persone ne reconnoit plus ...

Dubourg to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Paris, 18 June 1778
No one would more readily concede ...

Francis Coffyn to the Commissioners -

Dunkirk 19th. June 1778
I had the honnor of writing to you ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 19e. Juin 1778
Nulla dies sine linea. J'ai eu ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 19 June 1778
Nulla dies sine linea. I had the ...

From Richard Henry Lee -

York in Pennsylva 20th. June 1778
Our enemies at N. York had ...

William Moore to the Commissioners -

Paris 20th June 1778
Your Petitioner Humbly Sheweth ...

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Sartine to the Commissioners -

A Versailles 20 Juin 1778
J'ai recû, Messieurs, une Lettre ...

Sartine to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Versailles, 20 June 1778
I have received, gentlemen, a ...

From Samuel Adams -

York Town June 21 1778
Although we are exceedingly pressd ...

Foreign Affairs Committee to the Commissioners -

York Town in Pennsylva June 21 1778
The British Commissioners have ...

Joy Castle to the Commissioners -

Passi June 22. 1778
Your petitioner is Come from ...

Pierce Powers to the Commissioners -

Brest Hospl. June 22nd. 1778
I would beg leave to inform You ...

The Commissioners to J. D. Schweighauser -

[1778-06-23]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 23 June 1778
We are without any object ...

Peter Amiel: Oath of Allegiance to the United States -

[1778-06-23]
I, Peter Amiel, do acknowledge the ...

Hezekiah Ford to the Commissioners -

Nantes June 25th. 1778
As Mr. Ross, a Gentleman of ...

The Commissioners to Francis Coffyn -

[1778-06-26]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

From John Williams -

Downing Street No. 4 27th. June 1778
Tho I have not the honor of a ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 27 June 1778
The Engagement of La Belle Poule ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 27e. Juin 1778
Voici copie de la Lettre que je ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague 27 June 1778
Here is a copy of the letter I ...

Abraham Whipple to the Commissioners -

Nantes June 27. 1778
In my last letter I had the ...

James Moylan Jr. to the Commissioners -

L'Orient 29th June 1778
The Frigate Oiseau who convoyed a ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 30 June 1778
A vessel Arrived yesterday from ...

Francis Coffyn to the Commissioners -

Dunkirk 30th. June 1778
I take the liberty to crave your ...

Hezekiah Ford to the Commissioners -

Pinboeuf Paimboeuf, June 30th. 1778
By Capt. Turner, who left South ...

The Commissioners' Accounts with Ferdinand Grand -

[1778-08-08]
[view document]

From Samuel Cooper -

Boston July 1st. 1778
After various Reports of the ...

From James Warren -

Boston N England July 1st. 1778
I have wrote you several long ...

Abraham Whipple to the Commissioners -

Nantes July 2d 1778
The honour of your Letter bearing ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 3e. Juillet 1778
Ce que j'eus l'honneur de vous ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague 3 July 1778
That which I had the honor to note ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

3 July 1778
Being informed from good authority ...

Thomas Simpson to the Commissioners -

Brest July 3d. 1778
I am to Acknowledge the receipt of ...

Samuel Tucker to the Commissioners -

On Board the Boston. Lorient July 3d. 1778
These may Serve to acquaint your ...

Jonathan Williams to the Commissioners -

Passy. July 3. 1778
Agreeable to your verbal order I ...

From William MacCreery -

Nantes 4 July 1778
Last night arrived here from ...

From Samuel Tucker -

Lorient July the 4th 1778
These will be handed you by Musco ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 4 July 1778
The Union Cap. Barry arriv'd the 2 ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

Passy. June 5. July 4–5 1778
Plan for expeditions submitted to ...

From Arthur Lee -

Challiot July 5th. 1778
I enclose you my Copy of Capt. ...

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Sartine to the Commissioners -

Versailles 5. Juillet 1778
Comme je suis dans le cas, ...

Sartine to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Versailles, 5 July 1778
As I am in need, gentlemen, of ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 7 July 1778
Yesterday arrived from Edenton the ...

Francis Coffyn to the Commissioners -

Dunkirk 7th. July 1778
I had the honnor of writing to you ...

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Poreau, Mackenzie & Cie. to the Commissioners -

Dunkerque Le 7. Juillet 1778
Des Américains et autres nous ...

Poreau, Mackenzie & Cie. to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Dunkirk, 7 July 1778
Some Americans and others having ...

James Moylan to the Commissioners -

L'Orient 8 July 1778
The day before yesterday two of ...

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From Edmé Jacques Genet -

ante 9 July 1778
J'ai mis sous les yeux de M. le ...

Edmé Jacques Genet to John Adams: A Translation -

ante 9 July 1778
I submitted to Comte de Vergennes ...

To Elbridge Gerry -

[1778-07-09]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

To Patrick Henry -

[1778-07-09]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

To James Lovell -

[1778-07-09]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

From Edmé Jacques Genet -

Vlles. july 9th. 1778
Here inclos'd I have the honour to ...

Francis Coffyn to the Commissioners -

Dunkirk 9th. July 1778
I beg leave to refer you to the ...

Richard Grinnell to the Commissioners -

Dunkirk July the 9th 1778
I would Inform you that on the ...

To William Heath -

[1778-07-10]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

To William MacCreery -

[1778-07-10]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to Ferdinand Grand -

10 July 1778
We agree that the Bills drawn on ...

From Edmé Jacques Genet -

Vlles. july 10th. 1778
I have receiv'd the papers you ...

William Hodge to the Commissioners -

Cadiz July 10th. 1778
By Yesterdays' Post I had the ...

Benjamin Reed and Benjamin Bates to the Commissioners -

Ship Boston—Port Louis.July 11th 1778
Whereas Jerome Cazneau, Serjeant ...

To Edmé Jacques Genet -

July 12. 1778
There are Reasons to believe, that ...

Samuel Tucker to the Commissioners -

On Board the Boston, at Port Lewis July. 12th. 1778
Since my Arrival at this Port, I ...

The Commissioners to Francis Coffyn -

[1778-07-13]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Samuel Tucker -

[1778-07-13]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

From Edmé Jacques Genet -

Vlles. july 13th. 78
I hope to make a proper use of ...

Sartine to the Commissioners -

[1778-07-14]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

Samuel Tucker to the Commissioners -

On Board the Boston at Port Louis July 14th 1778
I received a Letter from Mr. ...

From Arthur Lee -

Challiot July. 15th. 1778
I am so unwell to-day that I ...

Sartine to the Commissioners -

[1778-07-15]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Sartine -

[1778-07-16]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to J. D. Schweighauser -

[1778-07-16]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to Abraham Whipple -

[1778-07-16]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

From Thomas Greenleaf -

Great Britain Forton-Goal, July 16th 1778
Pardon the presumption of ...

From Edward Rutledge -

Charles Town So. Carolina July 16th. 1778
The State of South Carolina, ...

To Edmé Jacques Genet -

Passy, 17 July 1778
In your forty Eighth Number of ...

The Commissioners to Vergennes -

Passy, July 17. 1778
We herewith communicate to your ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La Haie 17e Juillet 1778
Quoique je sois tous les jours ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 17 July 1778
Although I have seen the Grand ...

Jonathan Williams to the Commissioners -

Passy, 17 July 1778
I am highly sensible of the ...

William Hill Sargeant to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux July 18th. 1778
Having lately Arrived in a Very ...

Sartine to the Commissioners -

[1778-07-18]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

The Commissioners to the President of the Congress -

[1778-07-20]
printed: JA, Diary and ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La haie 21e. Juillet 1778
Ma derniere est du 17e. Je viens ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 21 July 1778
My last was of the 17th. I have ...

Muscoe Livingston to the Commissioners -

Nantes 21 July. 1778
I arrived here Last night, ...

The Commissioners to Sartine -

Passi July 22 1778
We have the Honour of your ...

The Commissioners to Jonathan Trumbull -

Passi July 22. 1778
We received your Excellencys ...

The Commissioners to Samuel Tucker -

Passy July 22d 1778
We have received your Letters ...

Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to the President of the Congress -

Passy July 23d. 1778
We have just received a Message ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La haie 24 Juillet 1778
Le g—— F—— ay ant oublié de me ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague,24 July 1778
Because the Grand Facteur forgot ...

To Thomas Cushing -

Passi July 25. 1778
I had this Day the Pleasure of ...

To Richard Henry Lee -

[1778-07-25]
printed:JA, Diary and ...

From William MacCreery -

Nantes 25 July 1778
Your favor of 10th. Instant did ...

To James Lovell -

Passi July 26 1778
Your favours of May 16 and 25 by ...

To James Warren -

Passi July 26. 1778
Yours of 7 June by Captain Barnes ...

To Henry Laurens -

Passy July 27 1778
I thank you, my dear sir for your ...

To William Vernon Sr. -

Passi July 27. 1778
Your Letter of 26 May with ...

Thomas Simpson to the Commissioners -

Brest July 27th. 1778
I wrote you from Nantes that I had ...

To Samuel Adams -

Passi July 28 1778
The Sovereign of Britain and his ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La haie 28e. Juillet 1778
Voilà, Messieurs, la quintessence ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 28 July 1778
Here, Gentlemen, is the substance ...

The Commissioners to the Commerce Committee -

Passi July 29. 1778
We have the Honour of your Letter ...

The Commissioners to the Foreign Affairs Committee -

Passi July 29. 1778
We have the Honour of your Letters ...

The Commissioners to the Navy Board for the Eastern Department -

Passi July 29 1778
We have received your Favour of ...

John Ayres to the Commissioners -

Bordoux July 29th. 1778
I arived Yesterday in 26 days from ...

Sartine to the Commissioners -

[1778-07-29]
LbC (Adams Papers, French text of ...

To William MacCreery -

Passi July 31 1778
I thank you for your favours of 25 ...

Titus Ogden to the Commissioners -

L'Orient July 1778
Pardon the freedom I take in thus ...

To Edmé Jacques Genet -

Saturday Morning. Aug. 1. 1778
M. Adams is not able to inform ...

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From Edmé Jacques Genet -

ce ie. août 1778
Genet a lhonneur de remercier ...

Edmé Jacques Genet to John Adams: A Translation -

1 August 1778
Genet has the honor to thank Mr. ...

Translation Group:

Pezerat to Benjamin Franklin and John Adams -

Dijon 1er. Aoust 1778
Sans Etre Connu de vous Je prens ...

Pezerat to Benjamin Franklin and John Adams: A Translation -

Dijon 1 August 1778
Although a stranger to you, I take ...

James Moylan to the Commissioners -

L'Orient 1st. August 1778
The Frigate Boston saild this ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

Passy, Sunday Morning Augt. 2d 1778
Captain Jones begs the ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

3 August 1778
J'ai eu l'honneur de vous envoyer ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

3 August 1778
I had the honor to send you a copy ...

To James Warren -

Passy August 4. 1778
Your kind Favor of July 1st. was ...

To Richard Henry Lee -

Passi Aug 5. 1778
Your Letter of the 20 June, by ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

Passy Augt. 6th. 1778
By a resolve of Congress the ...

To Samuel Adams -

Passi Aug. 7. 1778
I had a few days ago the Pleasure ...

From Arthur Lee -

Chaillot 7th. Augst. 1778
Mr. Lee's compliments to Mr. Adams. ...

From William MacCreery -

Nantes 89th. August 1778
I this day received the Letter ...

The Commissioners' Accounts with Ferdinand Grand -

9 August – 12 November 1778
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Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to John Paul Jones -

Passy Aug. 10 1778
We do not think ourselves ...

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Sartine to the Commissioners -

Versailles le 10 Aout 1778
Depuis la letter, que j'ai eu ...

Sartine to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Versailles, 10 August 1778
Since the letter that I had the ...

Peter Frederick Dobrée to the Commissioners -

Nantz 11 August 1778
My Father in law has just now ...

To John Bradford -

Passi August 12 1778
Your favour of 17 June is before ...

To Samuel Cooper -

Passi August 6 12 1778
Your kind favour of July 1st. is ...

Arthur Lee and John Adams to Sartine -

Passi August 13 1778
Your Excellency s Letter of the ...

To the President of the Congress -

Passi Aug. 14. 1778
I have the Honour to inclose to ...

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From Edmé Jacques Genet -

A Vlles. ce 14. août 1778
J'ai traduit ce jour ci une lettre ...

Edmé Jacques Genet to John Adams: A Translation -

Versailles, 14 August 1778
I have today translated a letter ...

To Edmé Jacques Genet -

post 14 August 1778
I Have the Honour of yours of the ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

Brest August 15th. 1778
I have now been five days in this ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 17 16 August 1778
Captain Ayres I have found in a ...

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Sartine to the Commissioners, with a Contemporary Translation -

A Versailles le 16. aout 1778
Je m'empresse, Messieurs, de ...

Sartine to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Versailles. 16th. August. 1778
I take the earliest opportunity to ...

James Moylan to the Commissioners -

L'Orient 17 Augst. 1778
The Brig Lady Washington Cap: ...

The Commissioners to Sartine -

Passi August 18 1778
We embrace this first opportunity ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners -

La haie 18e. Août 1778
Depuis mes dernieres, il ne s'est ...

C. W. F. Dumas to the Commissioners: A Translation -

The Hague, 18 August 1778
Since my last letters, nothing ...

John Ross to the Commissioners -

Nantes 18th Aug: 1778
I did myself the honour to Address ...

To William MacCreery -

Passi Aug 19. 1778
I thank you for your favour of the ...

Abraham Whipple to the Commissioners -

Brest Road August 19 1778 Onboard Contin Ship Providence
I had the pleasure of writing you ...

To the President of the Congress -

Passi Aug. 21. 1778
I have the Honour to inclose to ...

The Commissioners to John Paul Jones -

Passi August 15 22 1778
Your Letter from Brest of August ...

The Commissioners to John Paul Jones -

Passi August. 22. 1778
We have received your Letter of ...

The Commissioners to J. D. Schweighauser -

Passi August 22. 1778
We received yours of the 18 ...

British Prisoners of War to the Commissioners -

Anoenie Ancenis22 Aug. 1778
This to inform your honouers we ...

Muscoe Livingston to the Commissioners -

Nantes, 24 August. 1778
My having been very unwell ever ...

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Puchelberg & Co. to the Commissioners -

L'Orient 24. Aout 1778
Nous avons l'honneur de remettre ...

Puchelberg & Co. to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Lorient, 24 August. 1778
We have the honor to forward very ...

James Smith to the Commissioners -

Paris Hotel de Saxe Augt. 24 1778
This is to inform you that when I ...

Ralph Izard to the Commissioners -

Paris 25th. August 1778
In a Letter which I have lately ...

The Commissioners to Ralph Izard -

Passi August 25. 1778
We have the Honour of your Letter ...

From Thomas Barnes -

Paris August 25th. 1778
Nothing gives me greater concern, ...

Thomas Read to the Commissioners -

Nantes August 25th 1778
I Received yours by Capt. Barns. I ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 26 Aug 1778
Last Evening Arrived at this Port ...

James Moylan to the Commissioners -

L'Orient 26 Augst. 1778
The General Mifflin Privateer Cap: ...

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Puchelberg & Co. to the Commissioners -

L'orient le 26 aoust 1778
Nous avons l'honneur de nous ...

Puchelberg & Co. to the Commissioners: A Translation -

Lorient, 26 August 1778
We have the honor to refer to our ...

To the President of the Congress -

Passi August 27 1778
I have the Honour to inclose, the ...

From Thomas Barnes -

Paris Augst. 27th. 1778
This day have had the pleasure of ...

The Commissioners to Vergennes -

Passi August 28. 1778
There are several Subjects, which ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

Brest August 28th. 1778
I have this moment been with Mons. ...

John Bondfield to the Commissioners -

Bordeaux 29 Aug 1778
Since my last of the 26th I an ...

From William MacCreery -

Nantes 30 Augt. 1778
I am very much obliged to you for ...

John Paul Jones to the Commissioners -

Brest August 30th. 1778
I had the honor of writing to you ...

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The Commissioners to Horneca, Fizeaux & Co. -

a Passy le 31 Aoust 1778
Nous avons profité de l'Occasion ...

The Commissioners to Horneca, Fizeaux & Co.: A Translation -

Passy, 31 August 1778
We take the opportunity of Mr. ...

The Commissioners to James Moylan -

Passi Aug. 31. 1778
Our last to you was of the twenty ...

Translation Group:

La Vauguyon to Vergennes -

Du 15. May 1778
J'ai receu, Mr. le Comte, les ...

La Vauguyon to Vergennes: A Translation -

15 May 1778
I have received, M. le Comte, the ...