Diary of John Adams, volume 4

July 10. 1778.

14–18 July 1778.

Commissioners to John Daniel Schweighauser
Sir Passi July 13. 1778

You will putt on board the Boston Frigate such Articles as Captain Tucker shall inform you he can take to America, and among other Things you are desired to furnish him, if it is in your Power, with a quantity of Lead….As this Article is much wanted in America, and is excellent for Ballast, you are desired to furnish him as much as he can carry and you can conveniently supply. We are &c.

B. Franklin, Arthur Lee, John Adams
Mr. J. D. Schweighauser.