I had the honor to receive, Sir, along with the letter which you wrote me on the 8th of this month the enclosed copies of Viscount de Stormont's letter and of the answer which you sent to this Ambassador. In consequence I have renewed the orders which had already been given to the Intendants and Commissioners of the Ports to forbid the loading of arms and War ammunition destined for Northern America either on English Vessels or on the Vessels of any other Nation.

I have the honor to be, Sir, with the most sincere attachment [&c.]