THE DUC DE LA VAUGUYON TO JOHN ADAMS.
Translation.
The Hague, December 7th, 1781.
Sir,
I have received the letter you did me the honor to write me, and the copy of the resolutions of Congress, of the 16th of August last. I flatter myself, that you will not doubt of my zeal to concert with you the ulterior measures, which they may require, as soon as the King has authorised me. But until his Majesty has transmitted to me his orders on this point, I can only repeat to you the assurances of my zeal for everything interesting to the common cause of France and North America, and the peculiar satisfaction I shall derive from my connexions with you in all circumstances.
I have the honor to be, &c.
DE LA VAUGUYON.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Amsterdam, December 13th, 1781.
Sir,