I received last night the letter you did me the honor of writing to me the 20th, past, and in answer inform you that I never heard anything of the discourses or resentments you mention, either at Versailles or at Paris; that I do not think your personal safety or liberty would be hazarded from any such resentments by your coming to Paris to settle your accompts; and that, so far as may depend on me, you may rely on the protection you wish for. With best wishes that you may hereafter so prudently conduct yourself as to recover the esteem and respect you once possessed among your countrymen, I am, Sir, Your most obedient and most humble servant,