Versailles, 28 December 1775
The English Ambassador told me yesterday, Sir, that he had intelligence that three ships from Northern America had arrived in Marseille with cargoes of cereals and that it was their intention to exchange them for war ammunition. I believe, Sir, that I should acquaint you with this fact in order that you may take the steps which you will deem appropriate following the orders requested by the Court of London.
1. AMAE, Correspondance Politique, Angleterre, vol. 513, LC Photocopy.