My Dear Sir,

This only serves to tell you Col [Josiah] Bartlett arrived yesterday and to enclose a Resolution of Congress which I know will not displease you.² You see how we come on, a confederation permanent and lasting ought in my opinion to be the next thing and I hope is not far off: if so then the establishment of foreign Agencies I hope will fill our ports with ships from all parts of the world. By the enclosed "Evening's Post" you'll see the effects of their resolution ー may it operate in the same manner through America. Your sincere friend