The enclosed letter was written some months ago and waited only for a safe conveyance to France which I at length hoped would be afforded by the mission of Mr Dawson, but he unfortunately took his departure from the City before the letter got there. I now beg leave to recommend it to your care, and request that you will have the goodness to forward it by the first opportunity to Mr Fayette. I have the honour to be Sir Yr mo. ob. Servt