1The American Commissioners to the President of Congress, 19 May 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; three copies and transcript: National Archives...
2The American Commissioners to Vergennes, 19 May 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
LS : Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères; AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society;...
3From Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee, 19 May 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Harvard University Library Mr. Franklin presents his Compliments to Mr. Lee, and acquaints...