Done at Philadelphia, the 20th day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eightytwo, and in the sixth year of our independence. By the United States in Congress assembled. Your Majesty's Faithful Friends and Allies.
JOHN HANSON, President.
FOOTNOTES:
[7] See the letter, to which this is an answer, dated [October 22d, 1781].
TO ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
Translation.
Philadelphia, May 25th, 1782.
Sir,
The Baron de Holzendorff, Major in the service of his Majesty, came to America in 1776, to offer his services to the United States. He was obliged by circumstances, which it would take too long to mention in detail, to return to France in 1778. Congress, before his departure, had adopted the annexed resolutions in relation to him; but the departure of this officer took place before he could procure the execution of them, which he now solicits, Dr Franklin having told him that the settlement of this business belonged to Congress. The undersigned Minister, requests Mr Livingston to be pleased to take measures to forward to this officer a decision of Congress, or of the Department of War.