1From Benjamin Franklin to [Pierre-Joseph Perreau], 22 April 1777 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): Library of Congress Mr. Mercley whom your Reverence mentions as having made Promises to Monsieur your Brother, was employ’d as a Merchant to purchase some military Stores for the Congress, but I know of no Authority he had to engage Officers of the Marine, or to make any Promises to such in our Behalf. I have not myself, (as I have already had the Honour of telling your Reverence)...