I have the pleasure to inform you, that on the 8th. instant Mr King, on the part of our Government, concluded & executed a Convention with Lord Hawkesbury, on the part of the British,1 by which the 6th article of the treaty of Amity &c is abolished, except so far as relates to the execution of the 7th.2 In full satisfaction of all its provisions, the U. States are to pay a definite Sum of money, at three equal, annual instalments, reckoning from the date of the Exchange of the ratifications of this Convention.

The 7. article of the treaty is to remain precisely as in that instrument, with this only exception, viz, that the awards, instead of being payable, at such times, as the Commissioners shall appoint, are to be paid at three equal instalments, annually, reckoning as aforesaid.

It is distinctly understood that this Convention settles, & closes every question between the two Governments, relative to any infraction real, or supposed, on the part of the U.S. of the 4. article of the Treaty of peace,3 and of the 6th of that of Amity &c—

While this total abolition of every thing, likely to sour the temper, and interrupt an harmonious intercourse between the two countries, must afford pleasure to every good citizen, it will excite emotions of a different kind towards another nation, in men of all parties, who cannot fail to observe the deep, & striking contrast in the treaty arrangement of our difficulties with that nation, as well as in her want of faith in the performance of such engagements, as she chose to dictate. I am, my dear Sir, with sincere respect & affectionate regard your friend & obed servt.