I was made very happy by the receipt of the original and duplicate of your Lordships letter No 4, dated the 20th of June last informing me of his Majestys approbation of the plan of the house constructing at Newbern for the governor for the time being and also of his most gracious acceptance of the panther.

I hope to be informed in what manner his Majesty received the Address of the Council and Assembly of this province sent home last winter, as many here have been curious of hearing [whether it] met with a gracious welcome.

The General Assembly opened last monday, at present it shews a prospect of a favorable issue, as may be seen by the speech and addresses inclosed.