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My Powers extend only t~ the exchange of Seamen and Persons taken at Sea, and should any mistakes happen in the exchange of Prisoners, I shall be always glad to rectify them, as I dare say you will be on your part — The two Persons whom you mention to have been exchanged for Soldiers, Lord Percy will settle with you the first opportunity. —

By the last exchange negociated with Capt Ayres there are 30 Seamen due to us, I have now upwards of 50 Americans in my possession & expect more soon from New York. I shall not be able to accommodate them so well as I could wish, and therefore a speedy release from their disagreeable situations will entirely depend on yourself, as I shall be ready to exchange on the equitable terms proposed by Lord Howe, as soon as I shall know your determination.

Lieutenant d'Auvergne, who wjll deliver this Letter, is also charged with a Packet address'd to you from Lord Howe. . . .