Since I have the satisfaction of being elected by their High Mightinesses to reside near the Congress of the United States of America as minister plenipotentiary of our republic, I must not fail to inform you of this. But I also take this opportunity to attest to you how delighted I am with the honor of this appointment, having always desired it keenly. It will enable me to manifest the feelings of love and esteem my heart entertains for your young republic. Indeed, I shall manifest them all the more readily in that the service of my country requires me ever to strive to tighten the bonds between these two sisters, so that they shall never be separated.

At the same time, please allow me to court your friendship and goodwill. I hold both dear, and both may prove extremely helpful. I am fully aware of their worth, and shall certainly do everything in my power to make you bestow them on the man who signs himself, with the greatest esteem, sir, your very humble servant