[6] This gentleman was for many years Secretary to the Society of Moravians, and sustained a very estimable character. He seems to have gone to Paris on some private agency with reference to a peace. An intimate friendship subsisted between him and Dr Franklin. He died in England, on the 25th of April, 1795, in his 80th year.

[7] Mr Pultney writes under the assumed name of Williams.

[8] Arthur Lee—See his Correspondence, Vol. II p. 127.

[9] Ralph Izard and William Lee—See Mr Izard's Correspondence, Vol. II. p. 372.

[10] For a copy of this Plan, see the Secret Journals, Vol. II. p. 111.

[11] See the Secret Journals, Vol. II. p 118.

[12] In Congress, October 6th, 1778—"Resolved, That the Honorable Benjamin Franklin, Arthur Lee, and John Adams, or any of them, be directed forthwith to apply to Dr Price, and inform him that it is the desire of Congress to consider him a citizen of the United States; and to receive his assistance in regulating their finances. That if he shall think it expedient to remove with his family to America, and afford such assistance, a generous provision shall be made for requiting his services."

[13] North America

[14] See Mr Izard's Correspondence, Vol. II. p. 446.

[15] Correspondence of the Commissioners at the Court of France. Vol. I. pp. 431, 453, 462.