Mr. Ridley, Agent for the State of Maryland, having a Wife and some Estate in England, which he is desirous of withdrawing from thence; and his Presence being necessary there to arrange his Affairs advantageously, he proposes going thither, if it might be done without public Inconvenience, and if he could be protected under Colour of some allowable Mission. To serve him in this, I have thought of furnishing him with the enclos'd Papers: But I first request that your Excellency would be so good as to cast your Eye over them, and let me know if you judge the Proceeding for any Reason improper, in which Case it will be dropt. I am, with great Respect,