The Deane Papers 1774-[1790 (Volume 19) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1887. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... et rien ne sortera de france pour le Service de nos amis (pardon Si J'en parle avec cette liberte) quil ne Soit eprouve et prouve de la meilleure qualite. J'ai l'honneur d'etre Sans nul compliment, avec l'estime et i'attachement que vous m'aves inspires--Monsieur Votre tres humble et tres obeissant Serviteur, Caron De Beaumarcha1s. Addressed: Monsieur Deane, Hotel du grand Villars, Rue St. Guillaume a Paris. Thomas Mss. Translat1on. Paris, 26 July, 1776. Expressions of gratitude on your part and in behalf of your country will be in order, Sir, when the service has been rendered. To be regarded as a true friend of the brave defenders of your liberties will be to me the most touching of all. As to advances in money--equity alone can estimate them at their true value after your testimony that you will yourself render to your constituents of the activity, ardor, and resources that we have employed to overcome obstacles. Do not try to find cannon or other arms. You are too recent an arrival in this country to succeed in obtaining any of these things, and only in the arsenals of the King is there hope of finding them of the excellent quality that you require. Possibly out of the surplus, not needed for the service, I can buy the whole or a part of what you want, but I cannot do so without extreme caution and by absolutely suppressing their destination, the use for which they are intended, and even the name of the buyer. Several people are already working for me to secretly obtain the necessary orders, and no trouble, labor or money spent among the officials will deter me from thoroughly acquainting myself with the quality and the number of pieces of artillery and other arms that we may purchase. Have no anxiety. I do not however think it possible--supposing that ...