The Marquis de Castries shew’d me Yesterday the Model of the Edict which he proposes obtaining for the Establishment of the 5, Pacquetboats. I desired him to send it you, ere he had presented it, which he will shortly do, I beg you’d Read it attentively and send him back all your observations thereon. Woud you be kind enough to Inform the Countesse de Houdetot, in what part of the Town that big wire is to be had, that she may place a second Electrical Rod.

I am with Respect, sir, Your Very Humble Servant