WILLIAM LEE.
JAMES LOVELL TO WILLIAM LEE.
Philadelphia, September 20th, 1781.
The decision of Congress respecting your letter of April 12th, which came to hand only the 4th of this month, is herewith transmitted. The period of payment will perhaps be more distant than you wish; but I am at liberty to assure you from the Superintendent of our Finances, that it is his intention to take the earliest possible opportunity to close this business.[62]
With much regard, I am, &c.
JAMES LOVELL,
For the Committee of Foreign Affairs.
TO THE SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.