I have the honour to inclose to your Excellency some agreable Accounts of the Situation of our Affairs in America, on which I most sincerely congratulate you. They are forwarded to us by Mr Thos Barclay, who is lately arrived at L’Orient in the St [Fr?]ances. This Gentleman is come to reside in France, as Consul General for the U. States; an Officer our Country has long been in need of.—

I am with every Sentiment of Esteem & Respect, Sir, Your Exys. affectionate & very humble Servant