In consequence of a Resolution of Congress ordering Arrangements to be formed by me & the Minister at War for the Liberation of Prisoners—& directing a Negociation to be entered into with Sir Guy Carleton, for the Delivery of the British Posts, I am this Moment returned from Ringwood, where I went Yesterday, to meet & have a Conference with General Lincoln—As the Negociation with Sir Guy, has great reference to your State, I wish to see your Excellency before I write him on the Subject—and from what I had been told, I promised myself the Pleasure of Meeting you on my Return from Ringwood, at Head Quarters.

If it is consistent with Your Excellency[s] Business & Convenience, I will be exceedy glad to [see] you here in the Morng—An Express is dispatched with this, on purpose to make the request. I have the Honor to be Your Excellency’s Most Obdt Servt