I tank you heartily for your gracious answer. I will address the person to our friend M Grand, and am in some hope the can easily concord together. In the meantime I recommand to your favour and benevolence M Gregoire, who desire to be if not Consul at less reputed friend, correspondent, and in howsoever degree intrusted by the Americans.

I am with the utmost attachment and respect Dear friend Your most obedient humble servant