I have the honour of acquainting Your Excellency, that an Express from Congress is at last arrived, with their Ratification of the Definitive Treaty. Inclosed I send Copies of the President’s Letter, the Recommendatory Resolution, and the Proclamation, together with three Letters for yourself. We have written to Mr. Hartley, that we are now ready to make the Exchange. With great Respect, I am, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant