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to be offered to the Assembly as a body, or referred to in any pe tition or memorial to them.

I am, with much respect, Madam,

your most obedient humble servant,

TH: JEFFERSON.

LETTER LXXXIX. TO CAPTAIN JOHN PAUL JONES.

Paris, August 13, 1785. SIR,

Supposing you may be anxious to hear from hence, though there should be nothing interesting to communicate, I write by Mr. Cairnes merely to inform you, that I have, as yet, received no answer from the Marechal de Castries. I am in daily expectation of one. Should it not be received soon, I shall urge it again, which I wish to avoid however, if possible ; because I think it bet ter to await with patience a favorable decision, than, by becom ing importunate, to produce unfavorable dispositions, and perhaps a final determination of the same complexion. Should my occu pations prevent my writing awhile, be assured that it will only be as long as I have nothing to communicate, and that as soon as I receive any answer, it shall be forwarded to you. I am, with much esteem, Sir,

your most obedient humble servant,

TH: JEFFERSON.

LETTER XC. TO MESSRS. BUCHANAN AND HAY.

Paris, August 13, 1785. GENTLEMEN,

Your favor of March the 20th, came to hand the 14th of June, and the next day I wrote to you, acknowledging the receipt, and apprising you, that between that date and the 1st of August, it would be impossible to procure, and get to your hands the draughts you desired. I did hope, indeed, to have had them prepared before this, but it will yet be some time before they will be in readiness. 1 (latter myself, however, they will give you satisfaction when you