I received the Letter you did me the honour of writing to me the 13th. Inst, and I loose no time in forwarding to your Excellency the Orders you desire for the 4 English Vessels destined to pass between Dover and Calais; tho’ I am persuaded the Pass-ports they are furnished with from his most Christian Majesty; would have been sufficient Protection to them, against all Vessels belonging to the United States.

With great Respect I am, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant