The only Frenchmen of our acquaintance on board are General Duportail and M. de Gouvion.
The whole of the force at Cadiz, as well land as naval, is destined for the West Indies.
I have the honor to be, &c.
LUZERNE.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Translation.
Philadelphia, December 26th, 1782.
Sir,
The undersigned Minister Plenipotentiary of France has the honor of informing Congress, that his Majesty has received, with the most lively sensibility, the proofs of the measures taken by them on the birth of the Dauphin.[15] The King has ordered the Chevalier de la Luzerne to assure this Assembly, that they could not have manifested their attachment to him, on an occasion more dear to him, and that this circumstance will, if possible, add new force to his affection for the United States, as well as to his wish to establish their happiness upon a permanent foundation.
I have the honor to be, &c.