The enclosed Address from the General Assembly of the territory was put into my hands on the 19th. instant, the day on which it was prorogued, by a Committee of both houses, with a request that I would transmit it to You. In that, Sir, they imposed a very agreeable duty upon me: for, the sentiments seemed to be such as were proper for them to express; and having expressed them publicly as a body, the individuals will find themselves prompted (had they no better motives, and I hope they have many better) by the desire, common to mankind, that of leading others to think as they do, to propagate them amongst their constituents; and because nothing can be more agreeable to me than being made the channel thro’ which any testimonies of attachment, of confidence and of respect towards you, are conveyed. A short time only, I trust, will elapse before they are common to the whole america people.

A Law, Sir, passed during the session of the Legislature for regulating the Militia which requires a number of General Officers to carry it into effect.—So soon as I can obtain a copy it shall be sent to the Secretary of State to be laid before you, and, with your permission, I will name to you such persons as appear to me, in the different Counties, the best qualified, in all respects to fill those Offices.

I have the honor to be / Sir / Your obedient Servant