His departure is rendered unnecessary by the peace.

William Paca to Robert R. Livingston. In Council, Annapolis, April 4th, 1783,

Measures taken to ascertain the damages done by the British.

Sir Guy Carleton to Robert R. Livingston. New York, April 6th, 1783,

Receives official information of the conclusion of peace.—Liberation of prisoners.—Restitution of confiscated estates.

Admiral Digby to Robert R. Livingston. Lion, off New York, April 6th, 1783,

Recall of British cruisers.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, April 10th, 1783,

Communicating the preceding letters.—Doubts as to the time of the cessation of hostilities.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, April 10th, 1783,