M. DE SARTINE TO JOHN ADAMS.
Translation.
Versailles, December 31st, 1779.
Sir,
I have received the letter, which you did me the honor to write to me on the 6th of October last.
I was well persuaded, that M. de Chavagne[55] would endeavor to procure for you everything in his power to render your passage agreeable. This was conformable to the instructions I had given him respecting the intentions of the King.
I learn with pleasure, that, being again charged with an important mission by Congress, you will be able to profit by the frigate Sensible a second time in your voyage to France.
I have the honor to be, &c.
DE SARTINE.