We had the honor to receive on the 27th. of last month your letter of the 18th. of March, to which the detailed explanations contained in our letters of the 22d. & 25th. ulto. render any particular reply unnecessary.

We transmit enclosed a statement of the American prize causes for hearing in the high court of Appeals. That which was forwarded by Mr. Purviance was very hastily prepared by Genl. Lyman under a misconception of our views, and included only cases in the high court of Admiralty. We have the honor to be, with the highest respect, &, Consideration, Sir, Your most Obt. Hble. Servs