at Brest 29th August 1777
Your Excellency
They were in error to tell you that when the anglo-american Privateer capt. mifflin [General Mifflin] entered the port of Brest she was saluted, but it is certainly true that when she came into the roads she saluted the King's flag with 13 guns. I returned 3 to her. I beg you to inform me whether I did right or wrong. In all foreign roads, I have always seen salutes rendered to various nations. I am with respect Your Excellency [&c.]
1. AN, Marine B4129, 74, LC Photocopy.
