Having receiv'd no Answer to the Letter I did myself the Honour of Writing to you the of  last, I have requested the Bearer Mr M. Ridley to wait upon you in order to be inform'd what State the Proposition is in for the Exchange of [Gen Burgoyne against Mr. Laurens] & have empower'd him to do any thing in my Stead that you may advise relating to it, if you shall judge his appearing in the Business necessary or convenient. With great & sincere Respect, I have the honour to be