Philadelphia Jany 1st 1776.
[Extract]
Two French Men arrived in this City two Days since, 2 and have made their Application to Congress, their Business is a perfect Secret out of Doors, therefore thou must not expect I shall hazard a Conjecture: Its said One of Them is a Count or Marquis They landed from the West Indies at Providence Rd Island, and. proceeded from thence to Genl Washington and its said communicated to Him their Business. He has sent Them to the Continential Congress ー Time must reveal their Views ー
1. PRO, Colonial Office, 5/40. An intercepted letter.
2. Pliarne and Penet.
