Office of Foreign Affairs, January 19th, 1782.
Sir,
I do myself the honor to enclose two letters from Mr Deane, which were delivered with his own hand to a Mr Marshal, who has sworn to their identity. These add so much weight to the suspicions already entertained against him, that they may probably be of use to your Court in justifying any measure, which they may deem it proper to adopt, to prevent the ill effects of the principles he endeavors to disseminate, and to invalidate the ill-founded assertions he makes.
I beg to be informed whether you think it probable that the Hermione has sailed yet, and if not, whether you have any express going down to her.
I have the honor to be, &c.
ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
TO ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
Translation.
Philadelphia, January 20th, 1782.
Sir,