to be provided with an authentic contradiction in the first moment.

You will receive, herewith, the newspapers and other interesting papers,
as usual.

I have the honor to be, with the most perfect esteem, Sir, your most
obedient and most humble servant,

Th: Jefferson.





LETTER XXV.--TO THE COUNT DE FLORIDA BLANCA, April 11, 1790


TO THE COUNT DE FLORIDA BLANCA.

New York, April 11, 1790.

Sir,

The President of the United States having thought proper to name Mr.
William Carmichael their _chargé des affaires_, near his Catholic
Majesty, I have now the honor of announcing the same to your Excellency,
and of praying you to give credence to whatever he shall say to you on
my part. He knows the concern our republic takes in the interest and
prosperity of Spain, our strong desire to cultivate its friendship, and
to deserve it by all the good offices which esteem and neighborhood may