When Count de Galvez lately came to the Government of the Havanna, he found there several Americans who, during the Administration of his Predecessor, had experienced much Rigour, and been exposed to various and unusual Hardships.

The Intelligence of these Transactions had reached Congress, and given them Concern, when shortly afterwards they were informed that Count de Galvez had pursued measures more consistent with the magnanimity and Justice of his Nation, and more conducive to that Harmony and good-Will, which the United States wish to cultivate with his Catholic Majesty. Some who, had been imprisoned, he set free, and restored to their Country; and others, who had been detained and otherwise oppressed, experienced his Kindness and friendly Attention.—

These marks of Liberality and Respect have made a very agreeable Impression on Congress, and they have ordered me to signify to your Excellency, the Sense they entertain of them.1 I am also directed to request the Favor of your Excellency to mention this Circumstance to the Count, and to assure his Majesty that as such Acts of Justice and Kindness not only become civilized Nations, but also tend to conciliate and confirm mutual Friendship, the United States will omit no Opportunity of acknowledging and returning them.—

I must not omit observing to your Excellency, that Congress are much pleased with the manner in which Mr. Gardoqui seconded the Intentions of the Count, as well as with the humane and generous Attention which he paid to the Americans in Question.—I have the Honor to be &c: