Notwithstanding being well aware that when our Chiefs are Silent, and they do not reprimand with unfounded complaints, it is a true and tacit sign that they approve our Conduct, and do not give hearings to false malicious representations and publications; therefore I hope and expect Sir that you will disimulate the franchise with which I expressed myself in my Letter of the 10th. June last; confided entirely in having the honor of yours & the most principal people of that Continent’s personal acquaintance.

As I still continue deprived of being favored with your instructions approving or disapproving my proceedings in defending the rights of this Office; and as I have said more than I wished on the various matters occured with this Mr. Meade, who is determined not to leave me opperate in the manner that I ought; of course his malicious accusations has put me under the necessity to clear myself before this Tribunal of War; his unmerited & unfounded claims will be seen by his tedious and low Correspondence, which I take the liberty to enclose you, and to which I request your Kind attention. When the Process will be finished, I will transmit you Copy of it leaving the same to your final judgement.

The whole of this business I have consulted with Mr. Erving at Madrid whose answers are certainly proofs of the due honor I merit being the nearest Officer who can judge of the business.

I have the pleasure to inform you that Peace was Signed on the ⟨   ⟩ ulto. between the Emperors of France & Russia, and according to report was also concluded with Prussia on the 9th. alltho’ the news is not yet received Officialy; nothing can be yet determin’d what changes may take place with respect to England. Be assured tho remaining or not with the Direction of this Office, I will always act with the dignity & respect that it merits, mean while & alwaysI have the honor to be with esteem & respect, Sir. Your devoted Obedt. Serv⟨ant⟩