As it is proper for every prudent man to know on what Ground he proceeds before he engages too far and as now we have a general Peace there can no longer be a Reason for keeping the Terms of it secret. I beg you will kindly resolve the following Questions. 1. Does the Prohibition of English Goods in America cease, on Britains ceasing to be an Enemy?

If you cannot inform this positively does it not appear probable it will be so, as that prohibition was the declared Consequence of the War? 2. May Tobacco already imported into France go to England as it does to other Powers without any infringement of the Treaty in short will Tobacco be received there?

I have 800 hhds Tobacco on sale and I have some Vessells which propose to go to Liverpool and take Crockery Ware from thence to America you therefore see the importance of these Questions and I trust you will answer me decisively excusing the Freedom.

My Father joins in the most Respectfull Affection. I am as ever most Dutifully yours &c