Por consideracion á VS. y al Congreso Americano, ha resuelto el Rey que satisfaciendo el Capitan Hill, ó afianzando satisfacer el daño ^que hizo^ á una embarcacion nuestra, por cuya causa está detenido, se le dexe en libertad para que se vuelva á su pais quando quiera. A este fin comunico la orden adjunta al Corregidor de Bilbao: y repétiéndome á la disposicion de VS, ruego á Dios le gde. Ms. As. Sn Lorzo. 26 de Novre. 1781. Blm. de VS. su mayor Servr.

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From Respect to V. S. and to the American Congress the King has determined that Captain ^Hill^ on satisfying or giving Security to satisfy, the Damage he has done to one of our Vessels, on account of which he is detained, shall be at Liberty to return to his Country when he pleases. For this Purpose I communicate the enclosed Order to the Corregidor of Bilboa,1 and repeating myself to be at the Disposition of VS. I pray God to preserve you many Years. Kisses the Hands of Y. S. his most humble Servant, The Count de Florida Blanca.