I am my dear Friend, honored with your favor of 30. Ult and 5. Current. I am exceedingly concerned at the indisposition of his Excellency, and earnestly wish him a perfect recovery. There is mention made in his Letters to Mr. Wharton and Mr. Nesbitt of Passports being sent to me with powers to Administer the oath to Mr. Cheston and others here; but though I have made dilligent inquiry, no Paper nor Power on that subject has yet come to my Hands. Mr Cheston speaks of going to Nantes &c—I shall tell Mr. Nesbitt again my opinion that he ought not to stir without taking the Oath to the United States.—I am much Obliged to his Excellency and to you for the information in Mr. Coopers’ Letter. When I arrive in America I shall endeavour to prove the wondrous Wisdom of Doctor Lee.—I will tell you in confidence the sooner you send Down the Publick Dispatches the Better. Let this be a Secret, as I do not wish to be crowded.

I am Dear Sir