I arrived here last evening about 10 oClock and am now writing at Mr. Pennetts who with Mr. Morris I find arrived a few Hours before me. I have been with Mr. Montardoine and Mr. Shweighaussen from whom I have received every offer of civility, and do not doubt but I shall be able to collect the best Information upon every subject that affects the American Interests; at pesent I have nothing conclusive enough for a proper Report, but I shall see Mr. Rogers this Evening, who returned with the Amphitrite and without being so pressing as to discover my Reasons for Enquiry, I hope to obtain full Information with regard to that Ship.

I have been at Mr. Peltier (Mr. Beaumar[chais'] Agent) but have not yet seen him. I shall however meet him on ’Change and shall not lose a moment’s Time in the Execution of my Business.

I dispatch this by Capt. Nichelson but I propose to write you more fully by post this Evening. I am with best Respects to Mr. Deane and Mr. Lee Your dutifull and Affectionate Kinsman