As your grandson will probably choose to continue in the line he is in, I cannot but think he might find important advantages from opening a correspondence with this office. His diligence and accuracy in collecting and transmitting intelligence would procure him friends here. My attachment to you will render me desirous to place them in the best light.
I am, Sir, &c.
ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
TO COUNT DE VERGENNES.
Passy, November 29th, 1782.
Sir,
I have the honor to acquaint your Excellency, that the Commissioners of the United States have agreed with Mr Oswald, on the preliminary articles of the peace between those States and Great Britain. Tomorrow I hope we shall be able to communicate to your Excellency a copy of them.[7]
With great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your Excellency's most obedient and most humble servant,