I rest respectfully and affectionately yours,
LAFAYETTE.
TO M. DE LAFAYETTE.
Passy, July 9th, 1782.
Dear Sir,
Mr Grenville has been with me in his return from Versailles. He tells me that Lord Rockingham being dead, Lord Shelburne is appointed First Lord of the Treasury, and that Mr Fox has resigned; so that both the secretaryships are vacant. That his communication to Count de Vergennes was only, that no change was thereby made in the dispositions of that Court for peace, &c. and he expects another courier with fuller instructions in a few days. As soon as I hear more I shall acquaint you with it.
I am ever, with great respect and affection, your most obedient humble servant,
B. FRANKLIN.