Your favor of the 11th. was received the day before yesterday, and I now inclose you a letter for each of the two ships mentioned therein. I have just recieved information that the National convention of France have reduced the duty on American tobacco carried in French ships from 18₶–15s to 10₶. on that carried in American ships from 25₶. to 12₶. and determined to admit the tobacco of all other countries at 15₶. Certificates of American growth must be carried, signed by the French Consul if there be one at the port, if not then by a custom house officer or justice of the peace.

My draughts on you have been as follow.

Mr. Eppes writes me word that an injunction of a judgment obtained by Mr. Wayles’s executors against Cary’s executor, being dissolved, the executor has undertaken to make a considerable payment in January. He does not say how much, but has asked me what he is to do with my dividend of it. I have taken the liberty of desiring it may be paid into your hands, subject to my orders. The entire judgment was for a very great sum: I believe not less than 2500, or 3000 £ sterl. but judging from the ordinary course of things in Virginia, I presume the paiment promised will fall much short of the sum total. As soon as I can get further information I have asked from Mr. Eppes, I will trouble you again on the subject.—The sloop Richmond is arrived here this day. I am with great esteem Dr. Sir your most obedt humble servt