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My Dear Sir,—

. . . We have a report in Town that the French Fleet have Arrived at the Delaware. I think it high Time to hear of their Arrival somewhere. I hope they will do great service. it is said they are under the directions of Congress. . . . We have not A word of News that I can give you, every thing remains here as it did. I shall therefore trouble you no further at this time than to recommend to your Notice & that of my other Friends Cap^t. Green¹ the Bearer of this, who came from France as commander of the Queen of France,² & has in all respects Behaved as A Gentleman, & A Friend to America. I Expect a Packet from you soon. I am sure if Numbers and length of Letters are a proper Charge against you the Ballance is against you. I have wrote to your Committee ⅌ this Conveyance.³ do attend to our Letters. I am forced to ask for so many things that I cant repeat them. My best regards to M^r. Gerry and M^r. Lovel.⁴ I dont write to the first because I Expect him every day. I am in haste Your Friend etc.