I sent some Boston Papers, (as late as the first of October,) last Week, to Mr Vergennes. I suppose you saw them. They contain particular Accounts of the great Harmony between Count D’Estaing’s Fleet & the People of the Country.

I never heard of Gen. Washington’s writing such a Letter as you mention, and therefore I believe the Story to be false.

I have the honour to be Sir Your most obedient humble Servant