Agreement between Ray de Chaumont, Benjamin Franklin, and Silas Deane on the movement of packets boats. Franklin and Deane, on behalf of the United States Congress, brokered an agreement that boats with packets and goods would not be impeded from port and that de Chaumont would be financially responsible for the boats. In return, de Chaumont would be paid a certain amount per boat. SIgned by all three. Notation in English at the end about de Chaumont being allowed to place goods on the boat, but not hinder their movement.; American Philosophical Society
John Laurens writes that he is about to set sail on the Resolve to Benjamin Franklin. Laurens writes about his sudden departure and some figures at the French court.; American Philosophical Society
