Miscellaneous Papers 267 



From [James] Moylan to Gourlade, Paris. 



1778. July 8. L'Orient. 



On arrival here of the frigate " Boston," Puchelberg and Co. spread 

 reports that they were going to attend to the vessel's business, as 

 Schweighauser and Co., of Nantes, had been appointed Agents for 

 American vessels. Could not at first believe this, as he had not re- 

 ceived any counter orders from the Commissioners at Passy. Wrote 

 to Schweighauser and Co. who replied that they had been appointed 

 Agents. To avoid disputes will give up all claims, but asks him to make 

 representations to M. [Le Ray] de Chaumont on the subject. A. L. 

 S. 2 p. (In French.) XL VII, 125. 



From to J[oh]n Emery. 



1778. July 10. San Sebastian, 



With reference to the seizure and condemnation of the ship " Britannia 

 by the Spanish authorities. Urges him to write to Dr. Franklin and 

 get him to use his good offices in the matter. L. 3 p. (In French. 

 Copy.) LXI, 80. 



By The Chamber of Commerce. 1778. July 10. Dunkerque. 



Certificates concerning Francois Jean Coffyn, ship broker and in- 

 terpreter at Dunkerque. D. 2 p. (In French.) LVII, 18. 



From Margaret Colleton to Robert Paper and Francis Kinlock, 

 Charles Town, South Carolina. 1778. July 13. London. 



Alarmed at a report that the proprietors of estates in South Carolina 

 without distinction, are required to appear there within a given time, 

 upon pain of confiscation of their property or other grievous penalty; 

 owing to her being a helpless woman, over seventy-five years old, it is 

 impossible for her to obey the terms of this decree. The two estates 

 left her by her husband, John Colleton ; has received no remittances since 

 1775; begs them to use every means to protect her property. A. L. S. 

 2 p. X, ii6a. 



From A[rthur] Lee to John Adams, Passy. 

 1778. July 15. Chaillot. 



Too unwell to stir out. Begs that the papers relative to Mr. [Musco] 

 Livingston's sailing may be brought to him for his signature. A. L. 

 S. I p. X, 123. 



