I have had the honour of your Excellency’s Letters of the 6th. and 12th. instant accompanied with the proceedings of the Council and Assembly of Pennsylvania, respecting the rebels against this State; together with your proclamation for apprehending several of them. I beg the favour you will Signify to those honourable Bodies, the cordial thanks of this Commonwealth, for their concurring with us, in the object of our proclamation; and for the readiness with which it was done. At the Same time please to assure them of a like readiness on our part, to aid the execution of their measures, upon any Similar, or necessary occasion.

You will permit me to express my particular thanks to you for your kind congratulations [on] the Success of the measures, taken for the Suppression of the insurrection in this State; and for your good wishes for its future tranquillity.

With the respect to the State of Pennsylvania it enjoys so many benefits derived from institutions which originated with Doctor Franklin, that I cannot with a greater happiness, than to wish he may long be continued at the head of it, in the character of its first magistrate.

With great Sincerity, and with all possible esteem, I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Excellency’s Most obedient and very humble Servant.