I have received the Letter which your Excellency did me the Honor to write on the 20th. June last.1

His Majesty having appointed the Sr. De Marbois to an Intendancy in his Colonies, it gives me Pleasure to be informed that a Chargé des Affaires has been named to supply his Place, during the Absence of Chevr. de la Luzerne.

My Confidence in your Excellency’s Attachment to the United States, and in your Wishes to preserve and promote the Friendship and Connection which happily subsists between our Countries, persuades me that the Sr. Otto will be actuated by a similar Disposition.

I promise myself therefore much Satisfaction in doing Business with him, and the more so, as I rejoice in Opportunities of manifesting that Affection and Gratitude which Americans, with so much Reason, entertain for their first and most valuable Friend and Ally.—

In Justice to Mr. De Marbois, I ought to observe, that the Manner in which he has filled the Place of his Majesty’s Chargé des Affaires, not only corresponds with my Ideas of Propriety, but has given great Satisfaction to Congress; who have directed me to mention it to your Excellency.—With Sentiments of distinguished Respect and Consideration, I have the Honor to be Your Excellency’s Most obt. and very hble: Servt.