Diary of John Adams, volume 4
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.