New York May 7h. 1787.
Sir
In conformity to the usage of the delegation I had the honor to address the executive eight days past, since which period nothing interesting has occurred.
Public business of every sort progress lento pede, owing to the irregular representation in Congress, or in other words, to the radical inadequacy of the government to its objects.
We are now flattered with the prospect of nine states, which rare event, we will not fail, to use in bringing into view the meeting of commercial commissioners deputed by the states of Virginia & Maryland.1 The report of the death of the count de Vergennes is since confirmed by letters from Mr. Jefferson. This celebrated statesman is succeeded by the Marquis of Montmorin a particular friend & co-adjutor of the departed premier, which precludes the probability of change in the political system of France.
I have the honor to be, with due consideration & respect your most obt sr
Henry Lee Junr
Receiver's copy, Continental Congress Papers, Library of Virginia.
1 See Edward Carrington to Randolph, April 2, note 3. See also Lee to Randolph, May 15, note 1.