Translation.
Versailles, January 10th, 1779.
Sir,
I received with the letter, which you did me the honor to write me the 8th, a copy of your answer to Dr Berkenhout, which is noble and frank. These are not qualities the most cherished in England, but it is good that they should know there, that your intentions are not different from those of your constituents, and that they in vain attempt your and their fidelity. Agreeable to our advices from England, the gales of wind towards the end of last month have much disordered the numerous convoys, that were prepared for the two Americas. I am going to acquaint M. de Sartine of the one that is about sailing from Cork.
I have the honor to be, &c.
TO THE COMMITTEE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Paris, January 15th, 1779.
Gentlemen,