Paris, Decr. 2d., 1777.
Gentlemen
Yours of the 12 of Novr. I recd. & return you my thanks for your kind attention to our Affairs in your Port—This will be handed you by Mr. Hodge a Gentleman of Philadelphia, whom I recommend to your Civilities He is empowered to take the Care and direction of Capt. Cunningliams Vessel, and it is with pleasure I assure you that you may rely on him as a person well acquainted with american affairs and on whose information you may depend. I shall be happy in the Continuance of yr. correspondence. I am &c.
S. D.
LB, CtHi, Silas Deane Papers. Addressed at the foot of the page: "Messrs. Leoganere & Co.."
