1To Thomas Jefferson from American Traders in Guadeloupe, 3 May 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
We the Proprietors, and masters of different Vessells belonging to the united states of America actually at anchor in this harbour take the liberty of addressing to your Excellency our Petition to the Marechal De Castries Secretary of State to his most Christian Majesty. Your Excellency’s efforts [in] our favour, and representations to the Ministry shall undoubtedly hinder the inevitable ruin...