David Hartley to the American Commissioners (unpublished)
Paris August 29 1783
Gentlemen

As the day is now fixed for the signatures of the Definitive treaties between Great Britain France and Spain I beg leave to inform you that I am ready to sign the Definitive treaty between Great Britain and the united States of America whenever it shall be convenient to you. I beg the favour therefore of you to fix the day. My Instructions confine me to Paris as the place appointed to me for the exercise of my functions and therefore whatever day you may fix upon for the signature I shall hope to receive the honour of your Company at the Hôtel de York. I am Gentlemen with great Respect and Consideration Your most obedient Servant

D Hartley

To Their Excellencies The Ministers plenipotentiary of the United States of America.
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