TO ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
Translation.
Philadelphia, November 4th, 1782.
Sir,
Congress, in the year 1780, recommended to the different States to pass laws analogous to the Thirteenth Article in our treaty of commerce. Some States have complied with this recommendation, others, among which is Pennsylvania, have neglected to do it. I know, that several Frenchmen, who have acquired funds in this State do not trust to the protection of prosecutions de l'échiquier général for want of a law of this nature. I entreat you, Sir, to be pleased to procure the passing of such a law, in case that you think, that the said Article of the treaty is not sufficient to secure to them the quiet possession of the funds, which they have acquired.
I have the honor of sending you, Sir, a letter from the Count de Durat, Governor of Grenada, relative to an affair, concerning which I wrote to him, by your recommendation. It seems to me, agreeably to his answer, that those interested should for the future apply to Dr Franklin, to procure satisfaction. You will perhaps think proper to communicate to them the letter of M. de Durat.
You will also find annexed, Sir, some papers relative to an affair, which concerns the United States, or the State of Georgia. Be pleased to let me know what answer I can send to those inhabitants of the Cape who are interested.
I am, Sir, with the greatest respect, &c.
LUZERNE.