Being unable to come to Council this Morning, as I intended, I send the enclos’d Letter which I receiv’d yesterday Evening from Capt. McLean. As I conceiv’d it a serious Business to invade the House of a Citizen at Midnight with armed Men, on Suspicion of Smuggling, I did not think it fit to advise a Compliance with the Requisition of the Comptroller, especially after such an Order had passed the Council; and therefore wrote what I send you a Copy of. You will with the Council give such Directions as shall appear proper on the Occasion. With great Respect I am, Sir, Your most obedient Servant