Captn Prichard writes me “that he is informed by several people from below De Lancey has in their hearing said he had orders to lay still & not to come out—that he was very lately before this forming an expedition against Bedford.”

We shall however be carefull in what manner to put confidence in such a character, untill by his actions he gives a convinceing proof of his veracity.

I have the pleasure of enclosing two late papers. I am Sir with due respect your most Obedt sert