The Right honourable the Marquis of Carmarthen His Britannic Majesty’s Principal secretary of State for foreign affairs, in a Letter which his Lordship did me the Honour to write me, on the thirtieth of last month, informed me, that the Commissioners of American Claims had notified his Lordship, that by Virtue of the act of Parliament now in force, they have appointed John Anstey of Lincoln’s Inn, Barrister at Law, to repair to the United States of America, to inquire into such facts and Circumstances as may be material for the better ascertaining the several Claims which have been or shall be presented under the authority of the present or former act, and that they were of opinion the Countenance of the several States might tend to facilitate the execution of this Employment and his Lordship having requested that I would communicate Mr. Anstey’s Appointment, to the Members of Congress and recommend him to their Protection and Countenance in the execution of the business with which he is charged,    is I conceive, that Mr. Ansteys honourable reception in America and the facilities afforded him by Goverment, in execution of this Employment, will redound to the honour and Interest of the United States. I beg leave to recommend   to your Excellency and to every Countenance, Protection and     which the service may require, and which your Excellency may with propriety give. I have the honour to be with great respect Your most Obedient and most humble Servant