February 27, 1845.
Approved.
Geo. N. Briggs.
Secretary's office, March 15, 1845.
A true copy.
Attest.
John G. Palfrey,
Secretary.
My dear Sir,
I send you herewith a copy of Resolves passed by our legislature at its present session.
I have it in charge from his excellence the Governor to say that he requests you to accept the appointment of agent under the second of the resolves, and that he has no doubt that this commonwealth will derive important benefits from your enlightened and liberal exertions.
"I am, dear sir, with the highest regard
Your friend and servant,
John G. Palfrey,
Secretary of the commonwealth.
To A. Vattemare, Esq.
Paris,
France.