We the Mayor Recorder Aldermen and Common Council of the City of Williamsburg, embrace with the greatest satisfaction this first oppertunity which the cares of your important Station have afforded us of congratulating you on your return to your native Country, and on the Glorious and decisive advantages which by the assistance of our great and generous Allies have accompanied that event.

Restored again to the enjoyment of the Rights of free Citizens our first public Act is to express the sentiments of gratitude and veneration which we feel for our deliverer, and the high esteem which in common with the other virtuous Citizens of America, we entertain of your Excellency’s Character.

We trust that Providence will continue to crown with success your virtuous efforts in the cause of your Country, and protect amidst all the dangers of the Field a life so essential to the happiness of a great part of Mankind.