I am not personally acquainted with Mr Norris the bearer of these papers; but I have been assured of his care and fidelity, and therefore have determined to convey these papers by him not knowing how long I Should be obliged to wait for So good an opportunity.

A merchant of a fair character (as far as I know) and once wealthy but now embarassed, is deeply concerned in Mr Norris’s business, which is no more than to procure Some passport by which he may get to America. I hope, therefore, he will give Dr. F—— but little trouble.— He knows nothing of the contents of these papers, or of the resolution of Congress.