I have received the letter, which you did me the honor to write me the 3d instant. You there declare in the name of Congress, that the United States will be careful not to treat any other nation, in matters of commerce, more advantageously than the French nation. This declaration, founded on the treaty of the 6th of February, 1778, has been very agreeable to the King; and you, Sir, can assure Congress, that the United States shall constantly experience a perfect reciprocity in France.
I have the honor to be, very sincerely, Sir, &c.
DE VERGENNES.
COUNT DE MERCY ARGENTEAU TO B. FRANKLIN.
Translation.
Paris, September 28th, 1784.
Sir,
With respect to the proposition of the United States of America, that I forwarded to my Court, concerning the arrangements of commerce to be adopted by the respective dominions, I have received the order, Sir, which I have the honor to communicate to you, that his Majesty, the Emperor, has agreed to the said proposition, and that he has directed the Government General of the Low Countries to adopt measures to put it in execution.
When the particulars respecting this matter shall be sent to me, I shall instantly communicate them.