Papers of John Adams, volume 8

To the Comte de Vergennes

From Alexander Gillon

To Gabriel de Sartine, 13 February 1780 JA Sartine, Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de

1780-02-13

To Gabriel de Sartine, 13 February 1780 Adams, John Sartine, Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de
To Gabriel de Sartine

Paris, 13 February 1780. printed: JA, Diary and Autobiography , 4:248.

This letter was a reply to Sartine's of 31 Dec. 1779 (same, 4:247–248), which Adams received when he arrived at Paris. In that letter the minister congratulated him on his new appointment and expressed his pleasure that he had been able to return to Europe on La Sensible. Adams thanked Sartine for his letter and indicated his gratitude for the aid given and the courtesies shown him by Gérard, La Luzerne, and Capt. Chavagnes in allowing him to make his return voyage on the French frigate.

printed : (JA, Diary and Autobiography , 4:248).