VAUDREUIL.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Translation.
Philadelphia, September 23d, 1782.
Sir,
The undersigned, Minister Plenipotentiary of France, has received orders to communicate to Congress, many details relative to the negotiation for peace. He is desirous, that a committee should be appointed to receive these communications, and he will, at the same time, have the honor of informing Congress of some circumstances, which concern the common cause, and relate to the actual situation of affairs in Europe.
LUZERNE.
GEORGE WASHINGTON TO M. DE LA LUZERNE.
Head Quarters, September 24th, 1782.
Sir,