American Commissioners to Ralph Izard, October 13, 1778

Passi Octr. 13. 1778

Sir

We have the Honour of enclosing to you a Copy of M. de Sartines Answer to our Application in Support of your Demand of your Baggage taken on Board the Nile. 2 We have agreable to your last Letter written again to Mr. De Sartine requesting him to Stop the Sale of the Things till you can make your Objections to their being lawful Prize.

The Hon. Mr Izard.