Inclosed are my remarks on the report you were pleased to transmit me—They are made pursuant to the request contained in your letter of the 9th Ulto—Where I have been unfortunate enough to differ in sentiment from the Committee I have, in as concise a manner as I was able, assigned my reasons for it; if there is weight in them, I have no doubt of their being attended to—if there is not, it would be improper they shd—My principal wish is a speedy decision.

I have been favoured with your letter of the 27th past giving an acct of Genl Greenes action with Ld Cornwallis—I thank you for it—I have since heard from Genl Greene—& wish the Southern States may not be in a perilous situation—reinforced as the Enemy are by 15 or 1600 Men under Genl Philips. With great esteem & regard I am. Dr Sir Yr Most Obedt Servt