But whether circumstances shall allow this vessel to join his Majesty's fleet, or render it impracticable, the undersigned Minister can assure Congress, that his Majesty will behold with great pleasure, the eagerness with which the United States, his allies, have made this offer, and that this new mark of their attachment and friendship will be infinitely agreeable to him.
LUZERNE.
TO ROBERT. R. LIVINGSTON.
Translation.
Philadelphia, September 5th, 1782.
Sir,
A resolution of Congress of the 3d instant, has been communicated to me, containing the offer which that Assembly has been pleased to make of the ship America, to be joined to his Majesty's fleet. I have the honor of sending you a note, in answer to this communication. Whatever may be the result of this offer, I entreat you, Sir, to be persuaded, that my Court will be very sensible of the kindness of it, and as an individual, I am very desirous that this vessel should join the fleet of the King.[8]
I am, with the most sincere respect, Sir, &c.
LUZERNE.