State Department MSS., No.

30, page 459.

It is dated December 3, 1782.

Many of the surnames attached are marked with a cross; others are signed.

Two are given respectively as "Bienvenus fils" and "Blouin fils."] whether of the Congress of the United States or of the Province of Virginia, whichever might be the owner of the country, to nominate "a lieutenant or a governor, whomever it may please our Lords to send us." [Footnote: State Department MSS., No.