Gentlemen,

I received, & immediately communicated to Congress, your Letter of the 14th, with the important Papers enclosed. In Consequence of which, the Congress have resolved, that the Person and Papers of Governor Eden be immediately seized by the Committee of Safety, to whom I write by this Opportunity. The Person mentioned in the enclosed Resolution (Mr Alexander Ross) is represented as a dangerous Partizan of Administration, who has lately been with Lord Dunmore, and, it is suggested, is on his Way to the Indian Country to execute the execrable Designs of our Enemies. I have no Doubt, but you will exert your utmost Endeavours in seizing & securing him. I am with respect, Gentiemen [&c] John Hancock Presidt [P.S.] You will please not to make public Mention of the Resolution respectg Govr Eden, untill the Come of Safety have executed it