Nantes April 29. 1777.
Sir
Inclosed is Bill of Lading for thirty Cases of Arms as at foot shipped onboard the Lynch Capt [John] Adams. (No I a 21 contains five hundred & twenty five Fuzils & No 22 a 30 contains four hundred & fifty pair of pistols) on accot of the Hon. The Continental Congress who you will please to advise of their arrival
I would recommend them to be proved before put into the Hands of the Soldiery ー I have the honor to be &c
The Agent for the Continental Congress Boston.
1. Jonathan Williams Letter Book, YUL.
