With this I have the pleasure to send you Necker Speech to the Notables, which I think will be new to you as we have not lately had many arrivals from France. From the complexion of that Speech we may almost predict that if America does not make haste, other Nations will become Examples for her instead of her being an Example to other Nations. What pleasure must this give to you Sir who however decided your opinion might have been respecting the event of the War yet when it began did not expect to see the end of it. The Progress of Reason has been slow, but her steps have been in general sure; now she quickens her pace and it is to be hoped that her acquired Wisdom will enable her still to keep her ground.

I long much to see you and expect at the end of this or beginning of next week to have that pleasure. I beg my best Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Bache Mr. Franklin &c. I remain with great respect Dear Sir Your devoted and humble Servant.