THE AMBASSADOR OF NAPLES TO THE COMMISSIONERS.
Translation.
Paris, 8th October, 1778.
Gentlemen,
I am persuaded that you already know that the king of the Two Sicilies, my master, has ordered the ports of all his dominions to be kept open to the flag of the United States of America, for which reason, to avoid every possible mistake at this time, when the seas are covered with the privateers of different nations, and likewise with pirates, I request you to inform me of the colors of the flag of the United States of America, and likewise of the form of the clearances, the better to know the legality of the papers which it is customary to present in ports, to gain free admission.
I have the honor to be, &c.
THE AMBASSADOR OF NAPLES.
TO THE AMBASSADOR OF NAPLES.
Passy, 9th October, 1778.
Sir,