Mr. Jefferson’s compliments to Dr. Franklin. He was formerly well acquainted with mr. Beaumarchais’ demand against the state of Virginia of which Mr. Chevallié’s makes a part. But many circumstances have escaped his memory, and he is quite unacquainted with the footing on which it stands at present. Mr. Short, who for two years past has been a member of the Council of Virginia, is arrived at L’Orient & will be here on Sunday.2 He will be able to recall some circumstances to mr. Jefferson’s memory, & to inform him of the present state of this demand, after which he will be able to give Dr. Franklin a more satisfactory answer.