By the United States in Congress assembled

Resolved,

That Major General the Marquis de la Fayette, have permission to go to France, and that he return at such time as shall be convenient to him.

That the secretary of foreign affairs acquaint the Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States, that it is the desire of Congress that they confer with the Marquis de la Fayette, and avail themselves of his informations relative to the situation of public affairs in the United States.

That the secretary of foreign affairs further acquaint the Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Versailles that he will conform to the intention of Congress, by consulting with, and employing the assistance of the Marquis de la Fayette in accelerating the Supplies which may be afforded by his most Christian Majesty for the use of the United States.

That the superintendant of finance, the secretary of foreign affairs, and the Board of War, make such communications to the Marquis de la Fayette, touching the affairs of their respective Departments, as will best enable him to fulfill the purpose of the two resolutions immediately preceding.

Ordered

That the superintendant of finance furnish the Marquis de la Fayette, with a proper conveyance to France

That the secretary for foreign affairs report a Letter to his most Christian Majesty, to be sent by the Marquis de la Fayette. A true Copy By order of the Hon. the secretary for foreign affairs.

By the United States in Congress assembled Resolved,

That the superintendent of finance be authorized and directed to take under his care and management, all loans or other monies obtained in Europe or elsewhere for the use of the United States, subject to the appropriation of Congress.

Resolved,

That the superintendent of the finances of the United States, be and is hereby authorized and directed to apply and dispose of all monies, which have been or may be obtained in Europe by subsidy loan or otherwise, according to the several resolutions and acts of Congress now existing or which may hereafter be made for the appropriation of monies belonging to the United States. True Copies (attest)