GEORGE WASHINGTON.

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GOVERNOR TRUMBULL TO ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.

Hartford, May 23d, 1782.

Sir,

I do myself the honor to enclose you copies of a letter, which I
received some time since from Mr Deane; as he appears to be somewhat
knowing in the counsels of Great Britain, I thought it not improper to
return him an answer; you will find copies of what I have written
likewise enclosed, and it is my duty to acquaint you, that upon being
laid before the General Assembly of the State, this answer was
approved by both houses _nemine contradicente_.

You will be pleased to lay both papers before Congress and the
Minister of France, and you will judge of the propriety of sending a
copy likewise to Dr Franklin, or our other Ministers in Europe.

I beg leave also to recommend to your care for conveyance, the letter
covered for Mr Deane, and am, Sir, with the sincerest sentiments of
esteem, &c.

JONATHAN TRUMBULL.

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TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.

Office of Foreign Affairs, June 5th, 1782.

Sir,

I have the honor to submit to Congress, the enclosed letter from Mr
Lee with his accounts. As Congress were pleased to give no directions
relative to the brigantine Berkenbosch, I presume it was their
intention, that I should transmit to Dr Franklin a state of the
information I had collected on that subject, which I have accordingly
done. If Congress have any further commands, I wish to be honored with
them as soon as convenient.

I am, Sir, with the highest respect, &c.

ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.

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TO ROBERT MORRIS.

Office of Foreign Affairs, June 6th, 1782.

Sir,

I have the honor to enclose the translation of a letter from the
Minister of France to me, on the subject of an interest due on Loan
Office certificates, as this relates peculiarly to your department,
you will do me the honor to enable me to return some answer to this
application, which has been several times reiterated.

I have the honor to be, &c.

ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.

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