I have the honor to refer M. du Trône to you. He is a young doctor for whom you have already given me two letters of recommendation for two of your friends in Philadelphia. He is a very honest, modest, and learned young man. He is about to leave for our islands, where he has already found employment. But it is his intention to use his spare time to visit your country and enjoy the sight of a people that has freed itself from its chains. Before he departs for that other hemisphere, he would like to meet the author of this newly gained freedom. I also believe that he would like to present you with some of his views that could be beneficial to both America and France. You have always shown me, Sir, so much generosity that I do not hesitate to ask the same for this man whom I greatly respect and love. It also gives me yet another opportunity to assure you of my deepest respects and sincere admiration.

I have the honor, Sir, of being your humble and obedient servant.