I have received the Letter, which you did me, the honour to write me, on the sixth of October last.10

I was well persuaded that Mr. De Chavagne would endeavour, to procure for you, on board his Ship, every gratification in his Power. In this respect he has complied with the communications I made to him of the Intentions of the King.

It is with pleasure that I have learned, that having been charged by Congress with an important Mission, you have been able to take Advantage, a second time of the Frigate the Sensible, to return to France.

I have the Honour to be, with the most perfect Consideration, Sir, your most humble and most obedient Servant.