I had the honor to receive this day your Lordship's letter to Governor Tryon bearing date the 2nd day of August last, signifying the King's entire approbation of that Gentleman's conduct and his Majesty's gracious Pleasure, that his Royal thanks be expressed to the Troops of this Province who were in the field on the 16th day of May last for their conduct and Bravery on that day. I am to assure your Lordship that I will fulfill his Majesty's commands herein without loss of time; and as the provincial Troops are now dispersed, and no longer in Military array I will declare his Majesty's pleasure in the public News Papers that are the most effectual means of communicating this mark of his Royal Favor.

I have the great satisfaction to inform your Lordship that the prudent and vigorous measures taken by Governor Tryon seem to have had full effect; and that this country again enjoys the blessings of peace and tranquility which it is my duty and will be my study to maintain and preserve.