TO RALPH IZARD.
Passy, October 13th, 1778.
Sir,
We have the honor of enclosing to you a copy of M. de Sartine's answer to our application in support of your demand of your baggage, taken on board the Nile. We have, agreeably to your last letter, written again to M. de Sartine requesting him to stop the sale of the things, till you can make your objections to their being lawful prize.
We have the honor to be, &c.
B. FRANKLIN,
ARTHUR LEE,
JOHN ADAMS.