M. Le Cte. de Maurepas The Controller General I have the honour to send you, Sir, a memoir M. de Sartine . of Considerations relative to the interest France M. Le Cte. de St. Germain and Spain may have in the circumstances which are agitating the English Colonies in

North America, and in the consequences which these circumstances may have. 2 The King, who has ordered me to communicate this paper to you, desires that you would give him, as soon as possible, your opin.ion of it in writing. You will feel, Sir, the importance of dispatch as well as secrecy. I must not omit to tell you that Spain, who is not without anxiety as to what is happening in America, awaits his Majesty's decision. I have the honour to be with very perfect attachment, M. your [&c.]