On taking leave of him he desired me to be the bearer of the letter, and to present it to Mr.Pitt.
On conversing with the Marquis de la Fayette, he lamented deeply the unexpected turn, which the cause of the Negros had lately taken in the Assembly.

It was entirely owing to the daily intrigues of the White Colonists.

He feared they would ruin every thing.

If the Deputies of Colour had been heard on their arrival, their rights would have been acknowledged.
But now there was little probability that they would obtain them.

He foresaw nothing but desolation in St.Domingo.With respect to the abolition of the Slave-trade, it might be yet carried; but not unless England would concur in the measure.