Passi near Paris Ap. 15. 1778
Sir
We this moment had the Pleasure of your Letter from Bourdeaux of Ap. 11.1 and approve of your Activity in getting your ship ready for sea.
We have this Day dispatched to Captain Palmes, your Orders, for your future Government, and shall write this Day to Mr Bondfield to supply you with all necessary Provisions.2 and are [&c.]
B Franklin Arthur Lee John Adams
L, MH-H, Samuel Tucker Papers, (fMS AM 812). Addressed at foot: “Captn Tucker.”
1. Above.
2. Immediately below.
