The writings of George Washington; being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts; with a life of the author, notes and illustrations. By Jared Sparks.

94 WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS. [1792.
government so friendly and so interesting to us, as
that of Portugal. I do not mean that theochange of
grade shall render the mission more expensive.
I have therefore nominated David Humphreys minister resident from the United States to her Most
Faithful Majesty, the Queen of Portugal.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
MESSAGE
TO BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS; ON THE ACCEPTANCE
OF THE CONSTITUTION BY THE KING OF FRANCE.
MARCH 5TH, 1792.
Knowing the friendly interest you take in whatever
may promote the happiness and prosperity of the
French nation, it is with pleasure that I lay before
you the translation of a letter which I have received
from his Most Christian Majesty, announcing to the
United States of America his acceptance of the constitution presented to him by his nation.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
TRANSLATION OF A LETTER FROM THE KING OF
FRANCE, OF SEPTEMBER 19TH, 1791.
VERY DEAR, GREAT FRIENDS AND ALLIES,
We make it our duty to inform you, that we have
accepted the constitution which has been presented
to us in the name of the nation, and according to
which France will be henceforth governed.
We do not doubt that you take an interest in an
event so important to our kingdom and to us; and it
is with real pleasure we take this occasion to renew
to you assurances of the sincere friendship we bear