The inclosed will inform you how matters are here. I feel myself uneasy least my Conduct should not be approved yet I think it is precisely according to orders. You will perhaps have representations from these officers to my prejudice as the part I act cannot but be offensive to them all, but however I may succeed I depend that you will believe my motive and not allow any Report from them to injure me in your Esteem. I am 30 miles from Nantes so have no body to advise me, but I shall continue firm to my first plan. I am in haste your dutifull Nephew