Elias, Jr Boudinot to American Peace Commissioners, June 16, 1783

Philadelphia June 16. 1783.

Gentn.

I am sorry to inform you, that by the Resignation of M. Livingston, as Minister for
foreign affairs, 7 it has become
necessary, that you should receive the Resolutions of Congress relative to your Mission,
through my Hands. The disadvantage arising from this Necessity, until a Successor to
that worthy Gentleman is appointed, will be yours, as it is impossible for me to do more
than barely to transmit the Acts of Congress, necessary for your Information.

Enclosed you have one of the 1st. May last, 8 and another of the 12th. Instant, 9 which I hope will get safe to hand, time enough
for your Government. The Commission & Instructions referred to in the first, not
being ready, it was thought best to forward the Resolution without delay, that you might
know what was intended in the present important Period of your Negotiation. We have been
much surprized that we have not received any Communications from you, since the
Cessation of Hostilities, except a Letter of the 5 April from M. Laurens. 1

I have the honor to be with the most perfect Consideration & Esteem, Gentlemen,
your most obedt. and very hble Servt.

(signed) Elias Boudinot.

To the American Ministers.