A letter from the committee of Frederic town, Maryland, enclosing sundry intercepted letters of [Dr. John] Connolly, taken on Dr. John Smith, cine of Connolly's associates, and brought by the guard who had the charge of bringing down said Smith, was laid before Congress and read:

Resolved, That it be recommended to the committee of safety of Pennsylvania, to take the examination of Dr. Smith, and then commit hiin to safe and close confinement.

Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to take into consideration the letter of General Schuyler of the 13th of January, and the enclosures, and report to Congress.

The members chosen, Mr. [Thomas] Lynch, Mr. [George] Wythe, Mr. [Roger] Sherman, Mr. [Samuel] Ward, and Mr. S[amuel] Adams.