In order to obtain, therefore, a final arrangement of
this demand, Congress have authorized me to depute a special agent to
Copenhagen, to attend the pleasure of his Majesty. No agent could be so
adequate to this business, as the Commodore Paul Jones, who commanded
the squadron which took the prizes. He will therefore have the honor
of delivering this letter to your Excellency, in person; of giving such
information as may be material, relative to the whole transaction; of
entering into conferences for its final adjustment; and being himself
principally interested, not only in his own right, but as the natural
patron of those who fought under him, whatever shall be satisfactory
to him, will have a great right to that ultimate approbation, which
Congress have been pleased to confide to me.
I beg your Excellency to accept the homage of that respect, which your
exalted station, talents, and merit impress, as well as those sentiments
of esteem and regard, with which I have the honor to be
Your Excellency's most obedient
and most humble servant,
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER CXXIII.
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