Barbeu DuBorg to Dr. Franklin

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Paris, July 5, 1776.

sir : I am privately informed that at the General' s Office they are actually raising funds for a great armament, now fitting out by land and sea, with the greatest despatch.

I did not receive this advice until last night, and that with the greatest secrecy. I hasten to inform you of it, and shall not neglect it on my part.

I shall be very happy when my dear country will have a common cause with yours; in the mean time recommend me to the favour of our future allies.

I am, with all my heart, my dear friend,

BARBEU DUBOURG.