In obedience to the orders of Congress I am making every necessary preparation to execute their Resolution of the 6th Instant, handed to me by the secretary on the 13th. This service suggests to me the propriety of an Application to Lord Dorchester, Governor of Canada agreeably to the enclosed letter; and an order of Congress authorising such application.

I shall make an estimate of the necessary expence of the service, and submit it to the Commissioners of the Treasury Board without delay, as some advance will be unavoidable. I have the Honor to be With the greatest Respect Your Excellencys Most obedient humble servant (signed)