You are to take what number of militia you think necessary and proceed with the greatest dispatch to Wilksbarre, in the county of Luzerne. When there, if you think it necessary, consult Colonel Pickering on the best method you can take to apprehend John Franklin, John Jenkins, Zerah Beach, and John McKinstry. Should you take all or any of these men prisoners, you are to bring them to Philadelphia. If you take Franklin at Wilkesbarre, do not proceed any further, or run the risk of losing him by endeavoring to apprehend the others. Council have the utmost reliance on your secresy and your prudence in conducting this affair. If opposed by force, you are to use force and execute the warrant at all events.