I mentioned the other Day the affair of your Man to M. De Renneval at M. de Vergennes, who informed me that I should apply to M. De Castries. I did not meet with him, and Billy goes out to day expressly to obtain his order for the Release of the poor Fellow, which M. de Renneval assured me would meet with no Difficulty. I hope you will receive it with this, as he can find [send?] it by the same Post from Versailles.

I hear the Ship is at L’Orient. M. Palfrey is coming out Consul General, whereby I shall be eased of all maritime Concerns.

I am yours etc.