Sir:
Congress having received Information from the Honourable the Minister of France, of Inconveniences & Injuries received by our Allies, Resulting from the Abuse the British make of Clearances & Papers they take in American Prizes by personating the officers and Commanders named in such Papers, being fully acquainted with the language & Manners of our Officers & Seamen, &c.
In compliance with the request of The Minister of France, Congress have adopted the enclosed resolution, in order to detect such Abuses in future, and I am to request the Attention of your Excellency to the necessary Measures for carrying the same into effectual Execution.