I am honored, Monsieur, that in the midst of such important business you have a few moments to remember me. I would like to be, but I don't expect to be, the first to apprise you of the return here of your brave Captain Jones after several brilliant expeditions, as he brings back a Royal frigate with 20 cannons. He arrived tonight, and I will take great pleasure in congratulating him on his fortunate campaign; I saw him leave here, and I didn't think to see him again so soon: you will surely get the full account by the same post: there is an article about the fire which would be upsetting if the wartime laws did not authorize reprisals.

Thank you for the Congressional resolutions which you s ent me: even before learning of them, I would have guessed their content, as it is the nature of a courageous people, enamored of freedom, to be faithful to its word and to not set down their arms until they have completely attained this liberty. As for your own, what you need is the reuniting of Nova Scotia and Canada: they say here that you have sent M. de Lafayette with considerable troops. I strongly hope, for the honor of my nation, that a Frenchman should have the glory of liberating this country.

Since you have thought of me this time, I flatter myself that you might think of me again, and send me whatever interesting news that you may get soon from America. Please give my regards to M. le Veillard, present M. your grandfather with the homage of my respect for him, and do justice to all the sentiments with which I have the honor of being, Monsieur, Your very humble and obedient servant