TO M. DE SARTINE.
Passy, October 2d, 1778.
Sir,
We have the honor of your Excellency's letter of yesterday's date, requiring us to give to the Sieur Fagan all the security in our power for these vessels to transport the merchandise of France to England.
We have the honor to acquaint your Excellency, that we have accordingly given the Sieur Fagan three different requests in writing, to all commanders of American armed vessels to let the said vessels and cargoes pass without molestation, which was all the security that the laws of our country have empowered us to give.
We have the honor to be, with most entire consideration, your Excellency's most obedient servant,
B. FRANKLIN,
ARTHUR LEE,
JOHN ADAMS.