Paris 13 Octr. 1777.
Gentlemen
Yours of the 6th.1 is before us. When the Private Letter referred to2 & the situation of the Frigates shall be communicated to us we shall be in a Situation for forming a judgment & writing you more particularly. meantime we inclose a Letter for Capt. Thompson which we take the Liberty to ask you to deliver to him. We must rely on yr. assisting these officers as well to Careen their Vessels & procure the necessary refreshments, as in having the Prizes disposed of to the best possible advantage. We have the honor to remain [&c]
LB, CtHi, Silas Deane Papers. Addressed at foot of letter: “Messrs. Gourlade &c."
1. See above at 6 Oct.
2. Captain Thomas Thompson to the American Commissioners in France, 10 Oct., above.
