Mr. Dean, American Agent at Paris, has several Correspondents in London. In a Letter to one Gentleman he makes no Scruple of acknowledging that his Countrymen have been greatly assisted by other Powers, and particularly the Dutch. This Dean is a Favourite of Adams, who like a British Minister embraces every Opportunity of providing for his Creatures.
Mr. Deane was a conspicuous Member of the Congress: He is a Man of very liberal Abilities. In the Letter abovementioned he desires his Respects to be presented to a Mr. Corbiere in London, and speaking of some American Seeds he sent that Gentleman, says, in Allusion to the Spirit and natural Courage of his Countrymen, "La bonne terre nourrit les plantes."
One of the Owners of the American Privateers that took our West Indiamen so richly laden, on receiving his Share of Prize Money, immediately deposited 3000 I. towards building larger and more complete Vessels for intercepting and annoying our Trade.