I have the honor to be, &c.
ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
TO ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
Translation.
Philadelphia, May 9th, 1782.
Sir,
Several different bearers of certificates of the different loans obtained by the United States, have applied to me to induce Congress to pay them back their capitals, or to pay the interest stipulated. Their claims are supported by recommendations from his Majesty's Ministers. I entreat you to be pleased to enable me to inform them of the measures taken on this subject. They have now suffered for a long time on account of the suspension of the payments, and it is a long time since I asked for the information, which has been successively promised to me.
I am, Sir, respectfully, &c.
LUZERNE.