Hartford, May 23d, 1782.
Sir,
I do myself the honor to enclose you copies of a letter, which I received some time since from Mr Deane; as he appears to be somewhat knowing in the counsels of Great Britain, I thought it not improper to return him an answer; you will find copies of what I have written likewise enclosed, and it is my duty to acquaint you, that upon being laid before the General Assembly of the State, this answer was approved by both houses nemine contradicente.
You will be pleased to lay both papers before Congress and the Minister of France, and you will judge of the propriety of sending a copy likewise to Dr Franklin, or our other Ministers in Europe.
I beg leave also to recommend to your care for conveyance, the letter covered for Mr Deane, and am, Sir, with the sincerest sentiments of esteem, &c.
JONATHAN TRUMBULL.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Office of Foreign Affairs, June 5th, 1782.
Sir,
I have the honor to submit to Congress, the enclosed letter from Mr Lee with his accounts. As Congress were pleased to give no directions relative to the brigantine Berkenbosch, I presume it was their intention, that I should transmit to Dr Franklin a state of the information I had collected on that subject, which I have accordingly done. If Congress have any further commands, I wish to be honored with them as soon as convenient.