subject to the Dominion of Great Britain.

But as there is mentiou made of other Americans Allies

of Great Britain and of American Subjects or friends to France, without

naming them, it is as clear

as daylight that the Commissaries are only to determine about these last.

You have now, Sir, my reasons for acting as I have done, and of which I have given an account to the Court at the same time that I represented the affair of Niagara,

I expect every day a compleat answer upon both these points, & I think myself obliged, not withstanding all the reasons which M.

De la Chassaigne has given me to the contrary, to maintain the post of Oswego, till I receive new orders from the King my Master.

You may, Sir, make such complaints hereupon as you judge proper, as you have informed me that you have already made some, and at the same time you will not think it strange that on my part I inform the Court, in what manner you have summoned the Kings Officer posted at Oswego, without waiting for any Explanation from me upon it. This is a step which the King my Master may perhaps be offended at, and which His Most Christian Majesty may perhaps think fit to disown.

am very sorry, Sir to find myself under a necessity to have sentiments so opposite to yours.

should be glad to see all these differences end in a good understanding, & that you would honour me