Since writing my last to You, I find the Congress will not adjourn even for the Holy days, They have not indeed so determined but that seems to be the opinion of the majority of the members1

Where does Mr. Alsop2 stay—should any Thing happen to one of us the Colony would be unrepresented. For my Part I wish some of the absent Gent. would return, we but just make a Quorum—Did not this Circumstance forbid my leaving the Congress I would pay you a short Visit during the Session of the Convention—What has become of Queens & Richmond?3 Rival Governments or Governors are Solecisms in Politics—

It appears to me prudent that you should begin to impose light Taxes—rather with a View to Precedent than Profit—suppose salt Petre Wool or Yarn should be recd. in Paymt.—I think such a measure would tend to encourage Manufactures. They are essential to the Support of the Poor, and Care should be taken to encrease materials for them—The People of this Place are amazingly attentive to this Object—it keeps People easy & Quiet—by being employed they gain Bread—And when our Fellow Mortals are busy & well fed, they forget to complain—I hope your Convention will leave a Come. of Safety. Adieu. Yours most sincerely