Expresses hope that the morals of the people will not be corrupted by the "figurings" of the "great Folks" and that the people in general will "discountenance vice" and "practice morality."; American Philosophical Society
Agreement between Ray de Chaumont, Benjamin Franklin, and Silas Deane on the movement of packets boats. Franklin and Deane, on behalf of the United States Congress, brokered an agreement that boats with packets and goods would not be impeded from port and that de Chaumont would be financially responsible for the boats. In return, de Chaumont would be paid a certain amount per boat. SIgned by all three. Notation in English at the end about de Chaumont being allowed to place goods on the boat, but not hinder their movement.; American Philosophical Society
