You know, doubtless, of the death of the Marquis de Chastellux.
The Marquis de la Fayette is out of favor with the court, but high in
favor with the nation. I once feared for his personal liberty, but I
hope he is on safe ground at present.
On the subject of the whale-fishery, I enclose you some observations I
drew up for the ministry here, in order to obtain a correction of their
_Arret_ of September last, whereby they had involved our oils with the
English, in a general exclusion from their ports. They will accordingly
correct this, so that our oils will participate with theirs, in the
monopoly of their markets. There are several things incidentally
introduced, which do not seem pertinent to the general question: they
were rendered necessary by particular circumstances, the explanation
of which would add to a letter already too long. I will trespass no
further, than to assure you of the sentiments of sincere attachment
and respect, with which I have the honor to be your Excellency's most
obedient, humble servant,
Th: Jefferson.
P. S. The observations enclosed, though printed, have been put into
confidential hands only.
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