"Resolved, That the President inform the Minister of France, that in his absence they will readily continue their intercourse with the embassy of his Most Christian Majesty, through M. de Marbois, as his Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires, in whose abilities and attention to the interests of the Court of France and those of the United States they have just confidence."
M. DE MARBOIS TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Translation.
Philadelphia, October 8th, 1780.
Sir,
I have received the letter, with which your Excellency honored me on the 7th instant, and the accompanying resolution of Congress. I shall, in compliance with the wishes of Congress, send it in three despatches to his Majesty's Minister, and shall make use of three different vessels, which will sail for France in the course of this week. I have no doubt that my Court is sensible of the attention, which Congress shows in communicating to it these measures, and that they will appear equally just, moderate, and prudent.
I have the honor to be, &c.
MARBOIS.