John Hanson to Thomas Sim Lee

I am honored with your Excellencys letter of the 20th And Agreeable to direction inclose the papers you mention. I hope you will have it in your power to Settle the matter at Annapolis upon much better terms than I believe it would ever be Settled here. The remainder of the wheat Mr. Heron Says he has received.

The Capture of the Eagle is unfortunate to us as well as the french. She with five other frigates were intended for the protection of our trade, the loss of which is severely felt here and in a very Considerable degree Effects the State of our Finances. The little demand for produce occasioned by the want of trade renders the payment of Taxs very difficult, and to which the very great deficiency in the payment of the Sum last required by Congress, may in a great measure be attributed. Not more than one Eightieth part has yet been received, from which you may Judge of the State of the Continental Treasury. No official letters from France later than the 29th June and they Contain nothing very Material. No mention is maid of the negociation. I inclose you the last paper And have the honor to be with the greatest esteem,

Your Excellency's most humble Servt,

J.H.