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The property of all , sorts which HAS been captured since the commencement of hostilities will be restored to its owners, and th e , union between the United Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, and Denmark may he renewed. .But if this offer is rejerted now, it cannot be repeated. The captured properly, public and private, must then belong to the captors; and the city, when taken, must share the fate of conquered places. We must request ah early decision, because ih the present advanced position o f the troop! so near your glacis, the most prompt and vigo* rous attack is indispensable, aud delay Would be improper. We, therefore, expert to receive-your decision by We have the honour to be, $cc. J . G & m b i e r , ■ r' •. Commander in Chief of hi? Majesty^ . Ships and Vessels in the Baltic. C a t h e a r t , His Excellency General Peymann, Governs* of Copenhagen, &c. &c. 8cc, , : . f-y ' r* v Copenhagen, September 1, i§P f. - M y L ords ! Our fleet, our own indisputable property, we are convinced is as safe in his Danish Majesty’s hands Is ever it can be in those of the King pf England, as our master never intended any hos­ tilities against yours. . ; ■ >•- r * '