TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Translation.
Philadelphia, February 3d, 1779.
Sir,
The Minister Plenipotentiary of France has the honor to represent to the Congress of the United States, that it is of infinite importance to the safety of the King's squadron, stationed in the Gulf of Mexico, to determine the supply of provisions on which it may rely. And several vessels being ready to sail for Martinique, the wisdom of Congress will show to that body the necessity of informing the commander of this squadron of it without delay.
GERARD.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Translation.
Philadelphia, February 8th, 1779.
Sir,