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LUZERNE.
REPORT OF A COMMITTEE OF CONGRESS ON COMMUNICATIONS MADE BY THE FRENCH MINISTER.
In Congress, October 3d, 1782.
The committee, to whom were referred the notes of the communication made by the Minister of France to a committee of Congress, on the 24th of September, brought in a report, which was agreed to, as follows;
That the Minister Plenipotentiary of his Most Christian Majesty be informed, that the communication made by the said Minister on the 24th of September last, is considered by Congress as an additional proof of his Majesty's magnanimity, and has confirmed those sentiments of affection and confidence, which his wise, steady, and liberal conduct in every stage of the war has so justly inspired.
That his Most Christian Majesty's declaration to the British Minister at Paris, that he will neither treat nor terminate any negotiation unless the interests of his friends and allies shall be considered and determined, is entirely correspondent to the part, which these United States are resolved to take in any negotiation for peace.
That Congress, with the utmost satisfaction embrace this opportunity to renew their assurances, that in every event these United States will inviolably adhere to their alliance with his Most Christian Majesty, which they consider to be equally essential to their interest and their glory.
That they will hearken to no propositions for peace, which shall not be discussed in confidence and in concert with his Most Christian Majesty, agreeably to the declaration made to his Minister Plenipotentiary on the 31st day of May last.
That upon this principle, Congress did not hesitate a moment, to reject the proposition made by the British General and Admiral, as Commissioners of Peace, for admitting Mr Morgan, their Secretary, to an interview at Philadelphia.