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From Stephen Stewart to Messrs. J[onathan] Nesbitt & Co. 

 1778. June 24. West River, Marjdand. 



Recommends to them Mr. James Cheston. L. S. i p. (Copy.) 



XLVII, 120. 



From Y. Bertrand Kenguer to M. Greg[o]rio Alvarez de Verjusty, 

 Cadiz. 1778. June 26. Brest. 



On his arrival in France sends duplicate of account sent by letter 

 from Boston. Obtained release of merchandise seized ; his ship also 

 was restored to him. Carried his suit before the different law courts 

 of the United States, at an expense of 6,125 livres. Does not know 

 whether the other shippers, whose goods were seized, are willing to go 

 to the same expense. L. S. i p. (In French. Copy.) XLVII, 121. 



From Sol[oinon] Townsend. 1778. June 27. Passy. 

 Oath of allegiance to the United States. D. S. 2 p. LXXIV, 31. 



From Puchelberg & Co. to Arthur Lee. 1778. June 29. L'Orient. 



In accordance with instructions given to [Francis] Coffyn, of Dun- 

 kerque, have claimed three sailors from Boston, who were amongst a 

 batch of 43 English prisoners brought in by the French frigate 

 "I'Oiseau." Commander of frigate granted their request and ordered 

 the three sailors to be delivered over to the United States frigate now at 

 Brest. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XLVII, 122. 



From James Watson and Nathan Strong to Capt. [Robert] Niles. 

 [Circa 1778. June.] 



As he is about to sail for France, they gave him instructions as to 

 purchasing printing type. Mem. i p. LVII, 44. 



By Arthur Lee and Penet, D'Acosta Freres & Cie, of Nantes. 

 1778. July I. Paris. 



Contract by which the latter are to furnish certain supplies of arms, 

 ammunition and other like articles to the State of Virginia, under 

 certain terms and conditions. D. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



LIII, 70. 



