We have the honor to be, &c.
JOHN ADAMS,
B. FRANKLIN,
JOHN JAY.
TO DAVID HARTLEY.
Passy, September 7th, 1783.
Sir,
We have the honor of transmitting, herewith enclosed an extract of a resolution of Congress of the 1st of May last, which we have just received.
You will perceive from it, that we may daily expect a commission in due form, for the purposes mentioned in it; and we assure you of our readiness to enter upon the business whenever you may think proper.[17]
We have the honor to be, &c.
JOHN ADAMS,
B. FRANKLIN,
JOHN JAY.