1From George Washington to Comte d’Ennery, 7 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
I yesterday had the honor of receiving your Letter of the 4th Augt and I take the earliest Opportunity of testifying the pleasure I have in complying with your request, by immediately ordering the Release of Monsr Dechambault. He shall be accommodated with a Passage in the first Vessel that sails from Philadelphia to the French Colonies in the West Indies. Had it not been for your...