I had the honor, Sir, to receive your letter in which you conveyed your feelings concerning the opinions of our Navy Commissioner in Dunkirk with regard to the trade of the English Colonies. In pursuance of your letter, I will send orders to the main ports where American ships might call so that care will be quietly exercised to prevent them from taking on war ammunition. I will write only to the Intendants, General Commissioners and Controllers, urging them to use much caution in the execution of these orders so that they rem.ain unknown on the outside.

I have the honor to remain with sincere attachment, Sir, your very humble and very obedient servant.