I am, Gentlemen, &c.
DAVID HARTLEY.
FOOTNOTE:
[16] As the definitive treaty was an exact copy of the Provisional Articles (see above, p. [109]) it is here omitted.
B. FRANKLIN TO CHARLES FOX.
Passy, September 5th, 1783.
Sir,
I received in its time the letter you did me the honor of writing to me by Mr Hartley; and I cannot let him depart without expressing my satisfaction in his conduct towards us, and applauding the prudence of that choice, which sent us a man possessed of such a spirit of conciliation, and of all that frankness, sincerity, and candor, which naturally produce confidence, and thereby facilitate the most difficult negotiations. Our countries are now happily at peace, on which I congratulate you most cordially; and I beg you to be assured, that as long as I have any concern in public affairs, I shall readily and heartily concur with you in promoting every measure that may tend to promote the common felicity.
With great and sincere esteem and respect, I have the honor to be, &c.
B. FRANKLIN.