A long Interval has passed between the Date of my last Letter, and that of this— they would have been more frequent, had they been exposed to less Risque of Interception. My Respect and Esteem for your Lordship remain unabated; and I yet flatter myself with the pleasure of becoming a better Correspondent. It will give you satisfaction to know that Letters I have recd. from Mr. King and Mr. Gore make Honorable Mention of the Candor and good Faith of your Governmt?— they both appear to be well pleased, and I am glad of it. The Proceedings of the Congress now in Session will doubtless be sent to You. There appears to be a general Disposition to pacific measures throughout the Country— if it procures peace, so much the better—if not, we shall be the more united. To put our adversaries in the wrong, is always a valuable Point gained—especially as the Forbearance necessary for the purpose, will not be in the present Instance be prompted by Fear, nor produce Dejection— In every Event some malcontents are to be expected; and it is remarkable that Patriots born in british Dominions are very distinguishable among those who the most invariably oppose our Govermt. & its measures. They appear to be as little disposed to promote good will between our two Countries, as the French— indeed they seem to like our Govermt. as little as they did their own— I have the Honor to be with great Respect Esteem and Regard my Lord Your Lordships most obt. Servt