—I have found and now inclose all the papers which were mislaid through my fault.

The proposed address to the Colonists is a Profession of page 193Faith by the Society. Such a document is the most important that they could issue; and the preparation of it requires counsel, and the greatest care. Pray consult Rintoul on this head. I am sure that it would be fearful to send this letter without consulting the assembled Council: and I think that a Profession of Faith could be drawn up in a better form That done, the letters to colonies might be very short.