[Extract]
No 5.

However unlikely it may be that the french Court should connive at the project which Your Excy has been informed was framed in America of giving Letters of Marque to french Vessels, in order to make captures of our trading Vessels, it could not be improper to mention such a report to Monsr de Vergennes, as it may tend to put that Minister on his guard with respect to the m any various schemes which eagerness of gain may induce individuals to frame. I am aware, My Lord, that in such times a diligent Minister must avail himself of favorable opportunities and act without orders, but the Discretion that has so constantly directed Your Excellency's Conduct is a very sufficient security to Yourself, and to His Majesty's service.

His Majesty approves of the assurances You so often repeat of His pacifick Intentions, and authorises Your Excellency to assert, as often as you shall see occasion, that the security of His Empire is the only object He has in view. The Extent of the Armaments here is directed by those of £ranee and Spain, and have no other cause or object. Your Excellency will express to Monsr Creutz by His Majesty's Command the Satisfaction He receives at the friendly part His Swedish Majesty has taken in discountenancing the application of the American Agents, which The King considers as a proof that honorable and friendly attention that has on all occasions distinguished the Conduct of the King of Sweden.