Permit me to introduce to your Excellencys attention John Carter Esqr. my son-in-law and Colo: Wadsworth of Hartford. They have been joint agents for supplying the french troops who have served in America. Count Rochambeau, General Chatlus and other of the General Officers have afforded me the pleasure of signifying to me, how well the Army was served, and how perfectly contended they were with the conduct of those two gentlemen. They are going to sollicit in France, payment of the bills which have been drawn in their favor by the intendant of the Army. It is probable that you may able efficiently to intervene in their behalf, and permit me to intreat Your assistance to them.

Accept Sir of my best congratulations on the prospect of a speedy peace, and the perfect establishment of our independance. America is so much indebted to your exertions, on these important occasions, that I am persuaded every one of her honest citizens is pervaded with those sentiments of Gratitude, regard and esteem which I have the happiness intimately to feel. I have the honor to be with unfeigned Sincerity Dear Sir Your Excellency’s Most Obedient Servant