Translation.
Philadelphia, July 1st, 1781.
Sir,
I am ready to go to the army of General Washington, and I shall have the honor of receiving your commissions this evening. My absence will, probably, be of short duration; I think it proper, however, to inform you, that M. de Marbois will perform, during this interval, the duties of Chargé d'Affaires of his Majesty, and I entreat you, Sir, to be pleased to honor him with your confidence, in case you have any communications to make to, or receive from, the King's embassy.
I have the honor to be, &c.
LUZERNE.
M. DE MARBOIS TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Translation.
Philadelphia, July 9th, 1781.
Sir,