Philada May 15. 1776
Gentl
In Consequence of a representation made by your Delegates to the Congress of the Impropriety and danger you apprehend in Exchanging Lieut. [George] Ball for Cap [William] Budden
That Honble Body have passed the following Resolve ー
[Here was inserted the Continental resolve of May 15]2
This Resolve of the Congress is but just sent down to us and we dispatch this letter instantly by Express to prevent the execution of a Measure that we understand is disagreable to you Gentl for whom we have the greatest Respect & are [&c.]
By order of the Committee RM. VP.
1. Papers Relating to British Prisoners and their Paroles, HSP.
2. "Resolved, That the committee of safety of Pensylvania be desired to write to the committee of safety of Delaware government, to suspend the execution of the resolve of Congress, for exchanging Lieutenant Ball for Captain Budden, till farther orders." Ford, ed., JCC, IV, 357.
