Sir:
I have so many applications to me in favour of Richard Jones who was delivered over by Col. Seawell as a Continental soldier, that I think myself obliged to take notice of it lest real oppression should be practised under colour of Law and public service. I therefore desire Sir that you would let Jones have his Liberty to convene his witnesses & deliver the letter herewith, to the commanding officer of Franklin whom I have directed to hold a Ct. of Inquiry on Jones' case & in case he is found liable I have ordered that he be returned to his company, in the other case that he be discharged.