I have conversed so freely with the Marquis de Lafayette on the general state of our politics, that I would rather refer you to him, than trouble you with a longer letter on the subject.
I cannot however close this, without desiring you to inquire whether any intercepted letters from Mr Deane to persons in this country have been published in Europe. Rivington has given us many, which are generally believed to be his.
The Marquis will satisfy your inquiries about them.
I am, dear Sir, with sentiments of the highest respect and esteem, &c.
ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
WILLIAM ALEXANDER TO B. FRANKLIN.
Paris, December 15th, 1781.
My Dear Sir,