[Mr Lee did not sign, but objected to the acknowledgment of giving up the American subjects, captured in the enemy's vessels, as being a favor.]
COUNT DE VERGENNES TO THE COMMISSIONERS.
Translation.
Versailles, October 31st, 1778.
Gentlemen,
You request that a day be fixed for the interchange of declarations relative to the omission of the eleventh and twelfth articles of the treaty of commerce. If next Monday, November 2d, is convenient to you, I should be glad to have the honor to receive you, and I flatter myself you will do me the honor to dine with me on that day.
I have the honor to be, &c.
DE VERGENNES.