I have the honor to be, &c.
DURIVAL.
M. DURIVAL TO MR GRAND.
Translation.
Versailles, September 5th, 1786.
Sir,
I laid before the Count de Vergennes the two letters, which you did me the honor to write, touching the three millions, the free gift of which the King has confirmed in favor of the United States of America. The Minister, Sir, observed that this gift has nothing to do with the million, which the Congress may have received from the Farmers-General in 1777; consequently he thinks, that the receipt, which you desire may be communicated to you, cannot satisfy the object of your view, and that it would be useless to give you the copy which you desire.
I have the honor to be, with perfect attachment, &c.