News of military victories in South. News that Cornwallis is in retreat -- "We shall soon drive the scoundrels from that country." Generals Mughlenburgh and Nelson laying siege to Arnold at Portsmouth, but he can escape unless the French fleet intervenes. Has seen George III's declaration against the States General and hopes it will convince all of Europe to oppose such a haughty prince. In postscr ipt of 20 March, Livingston gives news of French fleet's departure to capture Benedict Arnold; Congressional action; and reception of King's manifesto against the Netherlands.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829