AMERICAN SOLDIERS, SALUTE

The Saint Benoît inhabitants are very glad to see you. You are coming from yourgreatremote country only in order

to shield out beloved France and the Liberty of the world.

We understand the beauty and the greatness of your sacrifice. America is powerful and wealthy, but you are above ail a noble and sublime people.

Washington's children, you may be proud.

You are glorifying your country for ever !

Tell your motbers, your sisters, and your betrothed, that the French women, smiling through their tears, admire you with 2. maternai heart — you hâve corne to avenge their beloved sons who died for their native land's sake. We are deeply grateful to you.

American brothers, good luck !

The saint benoît peuple.