After having received & taken for myself copies of the inclosed Letters, which were sent me under a cachet volant, I have no more time left than is necessary for closing & sending this away.

This only I must add, that I can’t help thinking the Commodore as perfectly in the right, as others in the wrong by certain arrangements which, between ourselves, I cannot like, & still less the last proposal, which appears to me an Insult offered not only to the Commodore but also to the U.S.

I am with great respect, Honoured & dear Sir your most humble & obedient servant