I feel a true sense of satisfaction today as I place the finishing touches on a work which was begun at The Hague under your auspices and which you have encouraged, sir, with all of your best.1 You will see by the letter included herein, which I have the honor to address to you and your esteemed colleagues, that the king has left nothing to be desired for the States of America.2 At present there is only for you to have the goodness to carefully transcribe a copy of the treaty to which we have consented; I will do as much on my side. In spite of the pleasure I could secure myself in an interview, in renewing our old acquaintance, I fear nevertheless that the king’s affairs shall keep me at The Hague. His Majesty prefers that the exchange be made by a safe route such as the packet of the ambassadors of Their High Mightinesses. Be so kind, sir, to grant me always a place in your memory, and to accept the assurances of the inviolable attachment and of the most distinguished consideration with which I have the honor to be, sir, your most humble and most obedient servant