Returning to Town from Haverstraw, 22 Inst., to which I had retired on the 24th Oct, I this Day visited Mr. Tryon on Board of the Dutchess of Gordon, whither he has betaken himself from the Packet to which he repaired 18th Octr upon Intelligence of a Motion in the Continental Congress to make him a Prisoner ー He was at my House with the Family just before his Flight while I was abroad but dropp'd not a word of his Intention ー . . . He shewed me the King's Leave to withdraw for a Time dated the 25 Augt. and told me it came out on his own Representation made soon after his Return that he should be obliged to fly or submit to become a Prisoner. I advised him to make it public & take the most of exposing himself to hardships & Expenses in continuing here as a Check upon the Ships of War who might insult the Town.