I have just received your Excellency's letter of the 24th; I cannot but thank you for the goodness, which you have had in transmitting me the detail, which it contains. I doubt not but M. de Vaudreuil will profit by the advice, and put himself in a posture of defence. I have the honor to be, &c. LUZERNE. * * * * * TO GEORGE WASHINGTON. Translation. Philadelphia October 1st, 1782. Sir, I send to New York M. Barbe, who has the honor to be known to your Excellency. The principal objects of his journey, are some arrangements relative to the French prisoners carried into New York, and of some Spaniards, who have been carried there also. I have charged him to see M. de la Touche, and to give him such consolation as depends upon me. I would at the same time wish to repurchase in New York some effects, which I had coming from France in the Eagle, and which I cannot replace here. I could wish you, Sir, to give all the assistance in your power to M. Barbe's gaining admission into New York and returning. I am, &c. LUZERNE. * * * * * REPORT OF A COMMITTEE OF CONGRESS ON COMMUNICATIONS MADE BY THE FRENCH MINISTER. In Congress, October 3d, 1782. The committee, to whom were referred the notes of the communication made by the Minister of France to a committee of Congress, on the 24th of September, brought in a report, which was agreed to, as follows; That the Minister Plenipotentiary of his Most Christian Majesty be informed, that the communication made by the said Minister on the 24th of September last, is considered by Congress as an additional proof of his Majesty's magnanimity, and has confirmed those sentiments of affection and confidence, which his wise, steady, and liberal conduct in every stage of the war has so justly inspired. That his Most Christian Majesty's declaration to the British Minister at Paris, that he will neither treat nor terminate any negotiation unless the interests of his friends and allies shall be considered and determined, is entirely correspondent to the part, which these United States are resolved to take in any negotiation for peace. That Congress, with the utmost satisfaction embrace this opportunity to renew their assurances, that in every event these United States will inviolably adhere to their alliance with his Most Christian Majesty, which they consider to be equally essential to their interest and their glory. That they will hearken to no propositions for peace, which shall not be discussed in confidence and in concert with his Most Christian Majesty, agreeably to the declaration made to his Minister Plenipotentiary on the 31st day of May last.