Marshal de Castries writes from Versailles that he has received d'Arrot's letter and the copy of the oath of fidelity which had been administered to the inhabitants of Tobago.
Marshal de Castries writes d'Arrot concerning the Officers of Justice of Tobago. Formerly a British possession the justices were reissued commissions in the name of the French king. Castries requests d'Arrot inform him of his motives for expanding the Council from 7 to 10 members and advises him to follow his instructions with regards to these officers.