American Commissioners to President of Congress, September 22, 1778

Passy Septr. 22. 1778.

Sir,

This will be delivered to you by Mr. Jonathan Loring Austin, who was sent the last Year express to France with the News of the Convention of Saratoga. He has resided chiefly in this Kingdom from that time, and has been employed, in the Service of the Publick, a part of the Time; and his Behavior from first to last has given entire Satisfaction to us. We think it our Duty therefore to recommend him to Congress as a Gentleman of Merit, of Ability and Diligence in Business, zealously attached to the Cause of his Country, and of exemplary Prudence and Decency. We have the Honour to be 6 with great Respect, Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servants

B Franklin Arthur Lee John Adams

The Hon. President Laurens.