We have the Honour of your Excellencys Letter of the 14 of this Month informing Us, of his Majestys Determination, to grant Liberty to such Americans, as have been captivated on Board of American Vessells by the Enemy, forced into their Service, and afterwards taken by his Majestys Arms.

You will be pleased, to present his Majesty our Thanks for this Instance of his Goodness; which We hope will be attended with happy Effects to the Common Cause.

We shall take the best Measures We can, to inform ourselves, who among the Prisoners, are in this Predicament, and shall present from Time to Time, to your Excellency such Certificates as are required for their Discharge. We have the Honour to be &c.