TO THE DUC DE LA VAUGUYON.
November 13th, 1779.
Sir,
Yesterday I was at the Texel with the Commodore, to adjust affairs with a Commissioner of the Admiralty, as to the light-house dues, so as to satisfy everybody; but this morning the Dutch Vice-Admiral sought me in his boat, to repeat to me what he had already said to the Commodore, that he ought to depart with the first good wind; in consequence, I have been with Captain Ricot and the commandant of the Scarborough on board of the French cutter to adjust things, of which I will give a verbal account to your Excellency.
I have the honor to be, &c.
DUMAS.
THE DUC DE LA VAUGUYON TO C. W. F. DUMAS.
Amsterdam, November 17th, 1779.
Sir,