Copy of a Letter from Giacomo Franco. Crocco to B Franklin.

His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Morroco did me the honour to appoint me to be the Bearer of his answer to the United Provinces of North America, with whom he is willing to sign a Treaty of Peace and Commerce, and in Consequence has already given orders to his Captain of Men of War, not to molest on the open Seas the American Vessels, which agreable News I have already given to Richard Harrison Esqr. According to my Instructions I am to accompany to the Court of Morroco the Embassador that will be appointed to conclude the Treaty of Peace. I presume that your Excellency is already acquainted that the travelling expences and other Charges of Embassadors or Envoys sent to Europe by the Emperor of Morroco, are to be paid by the Court or Republick that demands his Friendship. In a few days I intend to sett out for Madrid where I will remain till I receive Your Excellencys answer to this Letter directed to the honorable William Carmichael Esqr. The United States chargé d’affaires at the Court of Spain, who I make no doubt shall receive orders to supply me the Money I may want on the Occasion. As soon as I arrive at Paris I will have the Satisfaction to entertain at large your Excellency on the present Negociation, not doubting it will be soon concluded to the advantage of both Courts, in the mean while, I remain most truly, Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant.