I have the honor to be, &c.

HENRY LAURENS.


TO THE SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Paris, December 15th, 1782.

Sir,

I have had the honor of receiving at several times, your official despatch No 1, of September 17th, its duplicate, and the undermentioned acts of Congress.

Of the 14th of September. Public monies committed to the disposal of the Superintendent of Finance.

17th of September. Enjoining the attendance of the Ministers Plenipotentiary for treating with Great Britain.[78]

3d of October. On the communication from the Minister of France.