Sir:
I have not hitherto been able notwithstanding every effort I have made to discover the true state of the Debt due from this State to the Government of Martinique.
As I have a great desire to bring that matter to a conclusion, You will do me a particular favour if you can inform me what the original
Sum due was, what has been since paid & what Balance still remains to be paid and who has a right to receive it, and give a discharge.