I have the honor to inform you that on the 3rd of Septr the definitive treaty of peace was signed at Paris, which place I left the 10th following—Mr Franklin, Jay & Adams signed on the part of the United States—Your Excellency will please to excuse my not being more particular—I this moment arrived, & am now called on for the letter—please to except the enclosed Papers. I have the honor to be Your Excellencys very humble servt