ADMIRAL DIGBY TO ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.

Lion, off New York, April 6th, 1783.

Sir,

I have this moment received the enclosed Proclamation from his Majesty's Secretary of State, and shall immediately despatch one of the sloops of war to withdraw all my cruisers upon the coast, and shall also release all the prisoners as quickly as I can dispose of them in the most convenient way to themselves.

I am, Sir, &c.

ROBERT DIGBY.

TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.

Office of Foreign Affairs, April 10th, 1783.

Sir,