On a late Journey into Connecticutt, from which after a Months Absence I returned and 2d Instant, I received the first Intimation, that Mr. Johnston Stamp Officer for the Colony of Rhode Island, in a Letter to the Lords of the Treasury, had represented that I was concerned in the Violences here which deforced his Resignation. Upon which I beg Leave to declare, that I was not concerned directly or indirectly in any of those Violences: nor was I advisory or assisting in the Effigies exhibited here; neither have I been concerned in any of the inflamatory Pieces in the public Prints: but on the contrary have ever discountenanced all Force and Violence towards the Stamp Officers and Papers—and in all my Conduct have endeavoured to demean myself in Character as a Minister of Christ, and as an obedient and loyal Subject. I could easily lay open the Motives of this Artifice to vilify my Reputation, but content myself with my own Innocence. I am sensible my Declaration is no proof: however I take the Liberty to ask the Favor of you, Sir, to make use of it, if you should judge it expedient, towards removing any ill Impressions that may be made in the Minds of their Lordships by such unjust and ungenerous Insinuations. I am, Dear Sir, with very great Respect Your most obedient and very humble servant